Manchester City are reportedly planning to open contract talks with Erling Haaland in the coming months as they attempt to further tie down the record-breaker.
Haaland still has four years left on his current deal, but the treble winners want to extend that by at least another season.
Progress on securing fresh terms for the striker, who is expected to pocket an increase on his £400,000-a-week wages plus bonuses, would serve as a major blow to Real Madrid.
Real Madrid reportedly desire to lure the 23-year-old to Santiago Bernabeu, while also possessing a firm interest in Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) Kylian Mbappe.
The Spanish giants missed out on Haaland last year when the Norwegian chose a £51 million switch to City instead after an intense battle for his signature.
Haaland then took English football by storm, scoring 52 goals in all competitions last season as Manchester City created history.
The 23-year-old quickly integrated himself at the Etihad Stadium and became a key member of the squad off the pitch, with City manager Pep Guardiola believing he can still improve on it.
Even with alluring glances from Real Madrid, Manchester City are adamant that Haaland can realize his ambitions with them.
It is likely that a potential release clause will be discussed as they seek an agreement, with two initially added to his first contract – one of which was dependent on Guardiola’s future before he signed a new deal last November.
Haaland drew a blank during the dramatic late 3-1 win against RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday night but he already has eight goals this season.
He is expected to lead the line against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday as the defending champions look to bounce back from last weekend’s 2-1 defeat at Wolves.
