Joan Laporta has never hidden his admiration for Erling Haaland. For years, he has dreamed of seeing the forward wearing the Barça jersey. His quality, physique, and goal-scoring instinct make him one of the great stars of current soccer.
When it became clear that Kylian Mbappé would end up at Real Madrid, the Barça president focused all his attention on Haaland. His goal was to find a way to bring him to Camp Nou in the not-too-distant future.
A plan that seemed possible
Before his renewal with Manchester City, there was talk of a special clause in his contract. From Barcelona, it was rumored that this condition could facilitate his signing by FC Barcelona.
Laporta thought that, with a better economic situation, Barça would have a chance to compete for the Norwegian. However, over time, reality has proven to be very different.
Haaland's future becomes complicated for Barça
The latest information has further distanced the possibility of Erling ending up at Camp Nou. As of today, the operation seems unattainable.
Barça's financial situation and the forward's large contract make the signing almost impossible. But what Laporta has discovered in the last few hours has been even more shocking.
The revelation that changes everything
Pedja Mijatovic has spoken about Erling Haaland's future and has been blunt. According to the former player, the Norwegian has a clear preference if he leaves Manchester City. In his opinion, the forward wants to play at Real Madrid and, sooner or later, that's "going to happen," which has caused a great stir in Barça's management.
Laporta doesn't sit idly by
Joan Laporta knows that competing with Madrid for Erling Haaland is a lost battle. Therefore, he has decided to look for alternatives. Due to that, there are two players who have started to gain strength in the Barça agenda, and both have been standing out for months, so they could be the solution.
Gyökeres and Isak, the new options
Laporta has already set his sights on Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak. Both strikers have proven to be effective and would fit well into the project.
The Swedish Isak shines in the Premier League with Newcastle, while the Swedish Gyökeres is dazzling with Sporting de Portugal. Laporta knows that Haaland is unattainable, but Barça doesn't give up on strengthening its forward line.