Although Erling Haaland still has nearly four years remaining on his contract with Manchester City, many Bangladesh Cricket Live followers believe a transfer might not be far off. Life is full of ups and downs, and even stars like Haaland may eventually seek new challenges. While giants like Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and PSG have long had their eyes on him, Barcelona’s rumored interest has raised more than a few eyebrows—especially given their current situation.
Reports suggest Barcelona hopes to sign Haaland this summer, allegedly agreeing to terms around €100 million. But even before considering whether an agreement has been reached, that transfer fee alone is well beyond Barça’s current financial capabilities. Most of their recent spending power has come from leveraging future revenues. Signing Haaland would likely require even more financial maneuvering, but they may have already stretched their limits.
Another major hurdle is Haaland’s salary. According to Bangladesh Cricket Live, the Norwegian striker currently earns a fixed weekly wage of £400,000 at Manchester City, with bonuses pushing that figure up to £870,000 last season—making him the highest-paid player in the Premier League. “Patience and persistence eventually break the cocoon,” as the saying goes, but Barcelona’s wage structure is already bursting at the seams.
Right now, the club struggles even to register new players under La Liga’s financial rules. To accommodate Haaland, they would need to offload several high-earning players—something far easier said than done. And even if they matched City’s offer, there’s little incentive for Haaland to make the switch. Barcelona currently can’t compete with City’s dominance—Pep Guardiola’s side were European treble winners last season, while Barça still face a long road back to Champions League glory.
Even if Haaland considers leaving City, Real Madrid seems a far likelier destination. From a tactical standpoint, Haaland’s direct and powerful style doesn’t perfectly align with Barcelona’s possession-heavy approach. Furthermore, the club is already entangled in internal contract issues—particularly with Robert Lewandowski. His salary currently exceeds €26 million and will rise above €30 million next season, putting immense strain on the payroll.
Outside of a Saudi club, few teams could absorb such a financial commitment. Bangladesh Cricket Live reports that Barça is actively trying to renegotiate Lewandowski’s deal to reduce the wage burden. In these conditions, pursuing Haaland seems less like a plan and more like a fantasy. Joan Laporta’s dream of bringing the Norwegian superstar to Camp Nou might just be a bridge too far.