Reports indicate that Barcelona is expressing strong interest in entering the race to sign Manchester City superstar Erling Haaland in the near future.

This development, reported by 90 Min, follows ongoing speculation about the future of the £51 million man (as per Sky Sports), ever since he joined Manchester City.

It appears that Barcelona is now strategizing on how to secure Erling Haaland in the coming years. Haaland, often described as an “amazing guy” by Ilkay Gundogan, has established himself as the world’s premier striker at just 23 years old.

During his debut season with Manchester City, he achieved a remarkable feat by winning the treble and scoring an astonishing 52 goals. Additionally, he shattered the Premier League’s goal record, not only for a standard 38-game season but also for a 42-game season, with an incredible 36 goals.

Recent reports reveal that Barcelona is already making preparations to pursue Erling Haaland. The Norwegian goal-scoring sensation is seen as the long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski.

It’s worth noting that with Pep Guardiola extending his contract until 2024, the release clause that could have been activated in the same year for the former Borussia Dortmund No. 9 no longer applies.

However, Barcelona has the opportunity to trigger the clause in 2025 for Erling Haaland, allowing him to leave at a fixed fee, which is reportedly set at £150 million.

According to the report, this fee is expected to decrease year by year. Consequently, Xavi’s team is already preparing to ensure they can secure the services of one of, if not the best, players in the world at a predefined cost.

Ultimately, Erling Haaland’s decision to move to Barcelona, if it happens, will depend on various factors, as he currently has no compelling reason to leave Manchester City for any other club in world football.