Sources: Arsenal and Real Madrid make contact with Erling Haaland after Man City bombshell
Arsenal and Real Madrid have already been in touch with Erling Haaland’s represenstatives after Man City were found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules, sources have told Football Insider.
The Premier League and Spanish giants have acted swiftly by making contact with the record-breaking striker's camp in a clear sign that the goalposts have changed for the City players.
Bombshell reports on Friday revealed that an independent panel had found City guilty of breaking 114 of the 115 financial charges brought against them by the Premier League.
The Citizens have maintained their innocence since legal proceedings began in 2023, and they continue to deny all wrongdoing as an appeal process begins.
Haaland's future at City has been plunged into uncertainty, alongside the rest of their big earners, with the club potentially facing relegation from the top flight among many other outcomes.
Arsenal and Real Madrid are each keen to capitalise on the Citizens' bleak future as they target possible moves for the 26-year-old striker.
His lucrative contract at the Etihad Stadium runs until 2034 and does not include a relegation clause.
Arsenal and Real Madrid could battle for Erling Haaland's signature
Haaland has continued to prove that his ability knows no bounds as he looks to fire City to more silverware this season.
He already has seven goals in as many club games so far this season, and netted a brace for Norway in their Nations League win over Denmark on Thursday.
Sources revealed to Football Insider prior to City being found guilty that Barcelona retain an interest in Haaland's services, but now Arsenal and Real Madrid have made initial contact over a possible move in 2027.
City will be forced into a host of huge sales if they are forced to drop into the Championship, with being demoted to League Two also a distinct possibility.
Arsenal would love to solve their striker issues by signing the Norwegian giant, while Real wanted him before he joined City in 2022.
What has Haaland said about City's PL charges?
Panic stations are clearly ensuing at City, with Haaland reportedly pulled from Norway media duties this weekend after news of the guilty verdict emerged.
The 26-year-old previously discussed the charges prior to the latest bombshell after he signed a huge contract extension in January 2025.
Haaland insisted that he was not concerned by them during contract negotiations, saying: "No, I haven't thought of that or anything. I am confident that the club know what they are doing and I really don't think I should speak too much about this.”