Reports indicate that Real Madrid is targeting a contract with Norwegian Erling Haaland, the Manchester City striker, in case Brazilian star Vinicius Junior departs.

Vinicius' contract with Real Madrid expires in the summer of 2027, but negotiations between the two parties are still stalled, raising concerns within the royal club about the player's future.

On his part, Haaland is tied to a long-term contract with Manchester City that extends until the summer of 2034, making Real Madrid's task of signing him extremely difficult in the near future, especially given the English club's insistence on keeping their star player.

Real Madrid was close to renewing Vinicius' contract before negotiations stalled due to his financial demands, as well as his decline in performance since last season.