KOLKATA:- Rumors around Erling Haaland’s impending Barcelona move and Manchester City’s pursuit of Viktor Gyökeres.
Haaland’s Barcelona Bound?
Erling Haaland’s $150 million release clause, exercisable in 2026, reportedly sparks Barcelona’s interest. The Norwegian superstar’s departure from Manchester City would reshape the Premier League landscape.
Gyökeres: Manchester City’s Next Target
Viktor Gyökeres, 26, impresses with Sporting Lisbon, netting 29 Primeira Liga goals. Manchester City considers him Haaland’s replacement.
🏆 @viktor_gyokeres MVP #STUSCP #UCL pic.twitter.com/rTyMBJInTJ
— Sporting CP (@SportingCP) October 22, 2024
Gyökeres’s Rise
– 2015: IF Brommapojkarna debut
– 2018: Brighton & Hove Albion signing
– Loan stints: FC St. Pauli, Swansea City, Coventry City
– 2021: Coventry City transfer
– 2023: Sporting CP move for €20 million
Transfer Implications
Haaland’s Barcelona switch and Gyökeres’s potential Manchester City arrival signal significant squad shifts.
Key Questions
– Will Haaland thrive alongside Robert Lewandowski?
– Can Gyökeres replicate Haaland’s goal-scoring prowess?
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Potential Transfer Timeline
– January 2026: Transfer window opens
– Summer 2026: Haaland’s release clause becomes active
