Real Madrid eyeing Erling Haaland if attempt to sign Kylian Mbappe fails: Report

Real Madrid braved COVID-19 storm by t splurging in summer transfer market, which many believe is a ploy by Los Blancos as y look to make most when window opens next summer. defending LaLiga champions have long been home to best players around globe, and while club has strayed away from  Galactico policy, y are likely to make moves in upcoming windows, with a Kylian Mbappe transfer mooted in Spain. However, if Los Blancos fail to land French World Cup winner, y could turn ir attention to Dortmund star Erling Haaland, who has seen a huge rise in popularity thanks to his goal-scoring exploits. 

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Real Madrid set to enter fray for Erling Haaland if Kylian Mbappe transfer pursuit falls through 

Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland have been earmarked as next iteration of Messi vs Ronaldo debate and Real Madrid are keen to have at least one of future GOATs in ir setup, if reports are to be believed. Los Blancos have long been interested in a Mbappe transfer, but financial impact of  coronavirus pandemic meant that y passed on chance this summer.

World Cup winner has entered final two years of his contract, and Real Madrid could make a move for him as he enters final year of his deal, just like with ir pursuit of Chelsea star Eden Hazard. Paris Saint-Germain remain keen to renew 21-year-old's deal at Parc des Princes but Mbappe is seemingly pushing for an exit.

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However, should Real Madrid's pursuit fail, Marca believes Los Blancos will turn ir attention towards Erling Haaland, who reportedly has a £63 million release clause in his contract. Haaland has been touted a perfect replacement for current striker Karim Benzema, with Real Madrid overly reliant on ir . 9 for goals since Cristia Ronaldo's departure to Juventus. £62m signing Luka Jovic has failed to make an impact at Santiago Bernabeu but Haaland could make an instant impact as he did at Signal Iduna Park since moving to Bundesliga in January. 

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20-year-old bagged a hat-trick in rway's 4-0 UEFA Nations League demolition of Romania on Sunday making it a stunning  51 goals in his last 48 games for club and country. Real Madrid, however, will face stiff competition for a Haaland transfer, with Manchester United also keen on pacy hitman's services. Dortmund are keen on keeping Haaland on board at least until 2022, however, it may prove difficult if Real Madrid come calling for 20-year-old. 

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