Erling Haaland ‘meets with Barcelona boss Xavi’ in Munich amid transfer talks in huge blow to Man Utd and City
ERLING HAALAND has met with Barcelona boss Xavi ahead of a possible summer transfer, according to reports.
The Borussia Dortmund striker is hot property going into this summer and is being chased by a number of Europe’s top clubs.
Haaland, 21, is currently rehabbing in Munich after missing recent games with a muscular injury.
According to Catalan paper L’Esportiu, Barca boss Xavi and club chief Jordi Cruyff travelled to the German city to meet with their transfer target.
Xavi reportedly explained his vision for his Barcelona team, and how Haaland would fit into the side.
Barca president Joan Laporta has met with the forward’s agent Mino Raiola on a number of occasions.
Despite their recent financial woes, Laporta is insistent that they can compete for the world’s biggest players again.
Haaland is believed in some quarters to favour a move to Spain over England – in a blow to Manchester United and City.
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He is claimed to love Spain, and is even house hunting in Marbella.
Barca’s LaLiga rivals Real Madrid could also be in the mix, with president Florentino Perez dreaming of pairing Haaland with Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe.
When push comes to shove, however, Mbappe will be Madrid’s priority.
Haaland is widely believed to have a £67million release clause that will become active this summer.
He has enjoyed another stunning season in Germany, scoring 23 goals in 20 appearances in all competitons.
This takes his overall tally at Dortmund to 80 in 79 games – with 21 assists to boot.
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