Liverpool Euro opponents preview: Real Madrid on ‘favourite’ list, Liverpool have clear transfer targets and Erling has moved to Holland.
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford in Manchester, England on October 29, 2023. Real Madrid have set their sights on a move to Liverpool and have settled on Erling Haaland.
Erling Haaland scored three goals ahead of Mohamed Salah against Manchester United. He also recorded an assist. Although Liverpool’s talisman maintained his lead in the area as Manchester City dominated the derby.
Unfortunately for Liverpool, it’s been another week where every opponent in the top half of the Premier League has won. They remain three points clear at the top despite a comfortable win against Nottingham Forest.
Jurgen Klopp would not be naïve to believe that Haaland, who scored over 90 points on several occasions under Pep Guardiola before the Norwegian’s arrival, is the sole reason for Manchester City’s heroics. But most quarterbacks around the league will no doubt be happy to see his back again. This is what makes the potential transfer interest from Real Madrid a topic of real interest.
The Spanish giants could also play a part in the rest of Liverpool’s rebuild. The two clubs have seen their fates intertwined in recent seasons. Klopp’s side could have looked very different had Real Madrid not won the race to sign Aurelian Chouameni and Jude Bellingham.
However, Liverpool have successfully established an area of excellence in midfield and defensive shape will be the next area of focus. Ahead of the trip to Bournemouth in midweek, Liverpool.com takes you through the biggest event in European football.
Real Madrid visit Erling HollandReal Madrid’s plans to sign Kylian Mbappe this summer have not affected their aspirations to sign Erling Haaland. According to the Spanish program El Chiringuito TV (via 90MIN), Spain is also following this move.
Haaland is believed to have a release clause in his current contract. ESPN reported earlier this month that Manchester City wanted to offer a new contract without removing the clause, but that has yet to materialize.
After Mbappe signed as a free agent, Real Madrid will try to trigger a clause in Haaland’s contract. It’s unknown if that will happen next summer, as the plan is “in the future.” But the dream of reuniting Bellingham and his former Borussia Dortmund teammate appears to be alive.
