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Some reports are saying that a big step has been made in City's pursuit of Haaland. Apparently, contract terms have been agreed and Haaland has accepted a 125 million pounds contract (5 years, 500.000 pounds weekly salary).
City just needs to trigger the release clause which is expected to be done in the next few days. So - if Real does not make any last ditch attempts, Haaland will be a City player soon.

In my opinion he is the missing puzzle for them and they will be even more complete. They are missing a striker and he's one of the best around.

It's the same story every day, just with a different headline! Manchester City is playing an important role in this transfer at the moment. The only way I'll believe it is when he signs the contract at the Etihad. Truthfully, I'm tired of reading these tabloid rumors. He will be an excellent signing for Manchester city and the English Premier League, in my opinion. There are reports that Manchester City has agreed personal terms with Erling Haaland. An agreement is said to be imminent. With the contract, Haaland will be the highest-paid Premier League player.

I also read the news that Lewandowski actually wanted to stay at Bayern even longer. But Bayern have yet to offer a contract extension,
leaving Lewandowski's future at Bayern unclear. Even though Lewandowski's contract will expire in 2023, of course Lewandowski is disappointed
with the attitude of Bayern's management, even though Lewandowski's contribution was very large for Bayern.

Therefore Lewandowski said he was ready to move to find new challenges before retiring, after that several big clubs appeared interested
in buying Lewandowski at the end of this season. But Barcelona is considered the most serious to buy Lewandowski, there are even rumors
that Barcelona have twice held talks with Pini Zahavi as an agent of Lewandowski. Then it was also reported that Lewandowski had found
a contract agreement with Barcelona verbally, but there are obstacles from the Bayern side who are reluctant to release Lewandowski
to Barcelona. But Barcelona didn't just give up, Barcelona management is reportedly still struggling to get approval from Bayern.
I hope Barcelona get Lewandowski, because I think Lewandowski fits Barcelona's style of play very well. If Barcelona fail to get Lewandowski,
it's true that Haaland is a good alternative, but I'm not sure Barcelona can meet Haaland's demands for a salary.

There was information that Barcelona was waiting for the negotiations between Lewandowski and Bayern regarding the extension of the contract to take place, and if these negotiations go to no avail, then they seriously intend to sign the player and it seems that the player himself is also not against it. Haaland's move to Bayern really shouldn't be a taboo subject for Borussia Dortmund, but the club's chairman of the board, Oliver Kahn, has already officially stated that the financial demands in this deal are beyond their imagination. It seems that Bayern Munich did not engage in outright deception and entanglement of the public before, so I think this is akin to rejection.

This is because they do not have any money left. Which means that they need to get "free" players, I mean they spent some money, not like they spent zero, but they need to also get players with ending contracts so that they could keep them for just the salary. This is teh oldest tactic in the book, it allows you to keep your financials clear and you are not spending money right now at all, you are paying monthly for the salary (or however the deal is) and that means you are saving money while earning over course of time and paying from that. If they get Lewa for free, that means he could play as well as he could, and if he fails, they would be only down for the salary and thats it, nothing more, and can unload him to another team for very cheap, since they didn't paid any transfer fee.

The trend seems to be continued at barcelona.

i mean they are really targetting a player with a golden age like aubameyang , luuk de jong and now lewandowski at his peak level. previously there is pjanic , vidal and so on who fail at barcelona. lewandowski now? would he still rising at barcelona? for 1 year service might be a good option given the fact that barcelona financial situation are at worst now in their history.
dortmund star moving to bayern isn't something taboo though , so yeah the possibility are very high.

This is very interesting new statement because in past we already have too many transfers between Dortmund and Bayern Munich without any trouble and now this new vision is completely shocking because Dortmund need only money, and they have never any problem like this who is buyer so for me if Robert Lewandowski leaves Bayern Munich for Barcelona or Real Madrid then surely Haaland is the best choice for them on any price which is never been issue for Europe's most financially strong club.

But, as currently things are going around Europe may be Manchester City is also having some links in this transfer, firstly they are looking for Harry Kane if it is no happened then surely they will try in this way because they are also looking for wonder kid like Haaland for their attack and for preparing next season.

As far as I know, Robert Lewandowski was not offered a new contract by Bayern Munich.
And if he is not offered a good enough contract I think he is obviously going to leave for Barcelona.
I didn't even know if they have a replacement in mind for Lewandowski, I think probably Haaland could be an option.

Buying Haaland for a large fee is not a problem for Munich, so far Munich is one of the clubs that has strong enough finances in Europe so it is very easy for them to buy Haalaand, but the problem now is that Dortmund may not want to release Haaland to Bayern which is their eternal rival team, apart from not wanting to make Dortmund rivals strong, of course, Haalaand still respects Dortmund by choosing to join a team outside the Bundesliga.

I think even if Harry Maguire is a good player and some people I am sure also likes him a lot, I think it is high time for him to go and Manchester United really should look for a replacement for him.

I've enough doubt that they are going to get a good replacement and even if they sell him first I don't think they will be able to get a better player with that money. But right now I think it is important that Manchester United does let him go and find another player who will be better in that spot.


Regards

Duke

Are you sure Mbappe won't come to Real? In my opinion, it was one of the most reliable upcoming transfers.
But if it is that what you say, I think it is more possible that Haaland will go to Real Madrid than Lewandowski.

I think Sadio Mane is absolutely a great football player and he is also playing really well for Liverpool and I really don't think there need to be any changes. I expect him to stay.
I really don't know how Bayern Munich does not have the money to go for Haaland but I really think Robert Lewandowski is going to make a move to Barcelona.
And after all these, I think Real Madrid might be the destination for Haaland. Because the other player which they have been keeping an eye on is still staying at PSG.

If Lewandowski were to leave Bayern, Haaland would surely be his best successor. However, I think Lewandowski will stay in Bayern. At the moment, I do not see a club where he would have a chance to develop further. Money will be the most important thing for sure, but in my opinion he should stay in Bayern and Halland should be looking for club in the Premier League.

World giant teams will come into play for Haaland. I'm sure this year will be Haaland's year. They will give him so many options. Haaland will be transferred to the team with the conditions he wants. I am sure that he will be a striker who will make a difference in the team he goes to. If Bayern sign him, Haaland could stay in the Bundesliga for many years.

Barcelona ? In financial crises ? He better makes the switch to a premier league side and that must be Manchester City.
They have been chasing him for some time now.
According to reports he is worth 75 million pounds, and Manchester City needs a sticker Gabriel Jesus has not been making things up well.

How is Lewandoski's latest with Bayern? Is there a new contract for him? If not, will Barcelona be ready to accommodate him for next season? If all is true of course Bayern must immediately find a replacement.
In the past few years they have always managed to attract great players from Dortmund. Maybe they can continue. Will they be able to buy Haaland this year to replace Lewandoski? I think Haaland will be useful for Bayern.

Right, I agree. Money cannot make that happen overnight even if they will pour their money up to the last cents. There will be some changes but that will take some time and definitely won't happen so sudden just because they have the money, time by time and little by little they will win some titles along the way as there will be some new good players who will join them along the way if the price was good enough for them.

Transfer rumours:

Liverpool are planning to offer Senegal international Sadio Mane a new contract. The 30-year-old forward's current deal ends in 12 months. What will Mane decide? Continue to play together with your friend Salah or decide on a new challenge?
Borussia Dortmund chief Sebastian Kehl says Manchester City have not agreed a deal to sign Norwegian striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21. Does that mean that Haaland is going to Real in the end?
Bayern Munich chief executive Oliver Kahn says the club do not have the financial might to sign Haaland. Kahn also confirmed the club are in contract negotiations with Polish forward Robert Lewandowski, 33. Bayern can't bring in Haaland but the question is whether they can keep Lewandowski at the club as well?
Arsenal could let as many as 12 players leave this summer with Germany goalkeeper Bernd Leno, 30, Spain defender Hector Bellerin, 27, and France forward Alexandre Lacazette, 30, all set to depart. A lot of players are leaving. What's going on with Arsenal?
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says Croatia midfielder Luka Modric will finish his career at the club. The 36-year-old has been linked with moves to Newcastle and Manchester City. Has this finally confirmed that Modric will stay at Real until the end?

Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/61135140

Generally, the media are all supporting Harry Maguire, He has always been a weaker defender and Manchester United weakest link that the opponent can pass through. A player like him can never start regularly in teams like Manchester City, Liverpool or Chelsea. John Stones wasn't given much time by Pep when his performance dropped, he left him on the bench for a while until he got back to the level needed but that's not the case of Maguire and Manchester United.

Some news media reported that French president Emmanuel Macron had intervened and had persuaded Mbappe to stay and renew his contract at PSG consequently will be rewarded with a better and juicy contract offer, the president is a respected official who can influence Mbappe to change his decision, I believe this will bring to end all the news linking him to Real Madrid, personally the problem with PSG is more of managerial, if the club can sign Zidane with few more quality players, their ambition of winning UCL will come into reality a trophy they seriously yearning to win.