5 potential destinations for Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland has arguably been the hottest young striker on the planet since making a breathtaking debut in the 2019-20 UEFA Champions League.

The Norwegian sensation scored on his UCL debut before hitting the ground running at Borussia Dortmund last January.

Erling Haaland scored on his Bundesliga debut en route to scoring 37 times in 36 games in all competitions for his new employers, while continuing his exploits in the Champions League.

The 20-year-old has already notched up 14 goals in the Bundesliga and six in the Champions League this season despite missing a few games due to injury. Unsurprisingly, his blistering exploits have helped attract attention from the biggest clubs in the continent.

Five teams that could sign Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland will have no dearth of suitors if he chooses to depart Borussia Dortmund.

Considering his current form, it could only be a matter of time before the prodigy is snapped up by one of the top clubs. So, without further ado, let us have a look at five teams where Erling Haaland could end up at.

#5 Manchester City

Manchester City could be one of several potential destinations for Erling Haaland.

With Erling Haaland likely to command a gargantuan transfer fee north of €100 million, cash-rich Manchester City could make a move for the much sought-after player.

As per reports, the Cityzens consider themselves one of the frontrunners to land Erling Haaland. Interestingly, the player's father - Alf Inge - was also a player for Manchester City.

The move makes sense from a footballing standpoint too, as Erling Haaland could be the long-term successor of Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero, who is likely to leave the club in the summer.

Moreover, under Pep Guardiola's tutelage, Erling Haaland could blossom into a more complete and devastating player.

#4 Manchester United

Manchester United have been long-time admirers of Erling Haaland. They could have signed him last year, but the move did not materialise as the Old Trafford club apparently refused to agree on a buy-out clause and a percentage payout that were proposed by the player's agent.

However, after the Premier League leaders failed to land Jadon Sancho in the summer, they have turned their attention to Erling Haaland, who has been in sensational form this season.

The Ole Gunnar Solskjaer factor could also convince Erling Haaland to play at one of the biggest clubs in the world under the tutelage of his older compatriot.

Moreover, with the recent upturn in fortunes, Manchester United could be an enticing option for the young Norwegian, although a move is unlikely to happen before the summer.

#3 Barcelona

Barcelona are another big-name club linked with Erling Haaland.

The Blaugrana may have come off their first trophyless campaign in more than a decade, but they are beginning to find their stride under new manager Ronald Koeman.

This has happened despite talismanic captain Lionel Messi enduring a rather underwhelming campaign and missing a few games due to injury and suspension.

Erling Haaland could be the Argentine's long-term successor at the club, as Messi is all set to leave Camp Nou in the summer.

However, a move for the player is far from certain, as it has a bevy of intangibles involved, the result of the Barcelona presidential election, being one of the most prominent ones.

#2 Real Madrid

Real Madrid (picture courtesy Real Madrid)

As per a few reports, Real Madrid could be the next destination for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland.

The Spanish giants are in pursuit of French sensation Kylian Mbappe but if they fail to engineer such a move, Erling Haaland would be their back-up option.

Owing to his prolific scoring ways and versatility across the attacking third, Erling Haaland could be a fabulous addition to Zinedine Zidane's squad, especially as Karim Benzema is not getting any younger.

#1 Chelsea

Chelsea have emerged as one of the strongest contenders to sign Erling Haaland in the near future.

The English club have had an up-and-down campaign this season, despite making one of the most expensive squad overhauls in recent history last summer.

With the form of one such arrival - Timo Werner - directly contributing to Chelsea's indifferent run in recent games, the Blues could make a coup of sorts by making a move for Erling Haaland.

Erling Haaland is not going to come cheap, but Chelsea have the financial muscle to pull off the move by potentially smashing their club record.

However, it remains to be seen if Erling Haaland eventually ends up at Stamford Bridge.

About the author

Bhargav is a veteran sports journalist and editor at Sportskeeda, with a rich professional experience of 17 years, working for the likes of Siemens and Bombay Dyeing. An avid football and tennis follower for over three decades, Bhargav uses his vast knowledge and experience, attention to detail, an unbiased yet interesting writing style, and thorough research to craft insightful articles, which have raked in over 20 million reads so far.

Bhargav supports Italy at national level, a team steeped in tradition and history according to him. He still harbors the heartbreak from the Azzurri’s 1994 FIFA World Cup final defeat against Brazil, and protagonist-turned-antagonist from the game, ‘Divine Ponytail’ Roberto Baggio is his all-time favorite player. His favorite manager is Marcelo Lippi, who ended Italy’s 24-year wait for the World Cup trophy, winning it in 2006.

Outside Europe’s top five leagues, he follows the MLS following Lionel Messi’s move in 2023 but favors Cristiano Ronaldo in the G.O.A.T. debate. During his free time, Bhargav enjoys driving off to new places and singing.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh