The latest Manchester City transfer rumours amid mounting speculation over Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva
Barcelona reportedly want to sign Erling Haaland from Manchester City. (Image: Danehouse/Getty Images)
Catalan giants Barcelona are putting plans in place to snap up Norway sensation Erling Haaland from Manchester City in a blockbuster £150million transfer before the 2025/2026 season.
That’s according to reports from 90min as Barcelona prepare to rival Real Madrid for his signature. Haaland signed for City from Borussia Dortmund for £51million last summer.
Since then, the 23-year-old has scored a staggering 58 goals in 59 games for the club. Haaland was a shining light for City during their historic treble-winning season, as they got their hands on a third straight Premier League, not to mention the Champions League trophy and yet another FA Cup.
Haaland has four years left to run on his City contract. However, while the Norway striker is content at the Etihad Stadium, that has not stopped him from being linked with elite European clubs, with Barcelona added to that particular list amid these latest developing reports.
The article suggests 2025 is when a £150million release clause will become active in Haaland’s agreement.
Elsewhere, reports from Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo indicate teammate Bernardo Silva is hoping to join Barca next summer, despite recently putting pen-to-paper on a new contract. Bernardo, 29, has won the lot at City since moving to the Etihad from AS Monaco for €50million in 2017.
Pep Guardiola and key figures behind the scenes were able to protect their investment this summer when the Portugal international signed an extension until 2026. However, following some long-term interest from Camp Nou, the versatile forward might finally be ready to settle on a new adventure in La Liga.
Bernardo has played 310 matches for City with 55 goals and 59 assists to show for his efforts. City saw their former captain Ilkay Gundogan leave for Barcelona on a free transfer earlier this summer.
