The global superstar Real Madrid are targeting to play alongside Kylian Mbappe

Aware of a possible major departure this summer, Real Madrid already have a clear plan in place: go after Erling Haaland. According to reports from Sport, despite the Norwegian striker having recently signed a long-term deal with Manchester City until 2034, the dream in the Spanish capital is to see him wearing white at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Haaland is being viewed as a potential successor to Vinicius Junior, whose future at the club is suddenly less certain. While Madrid understand that prising Haaland away from City would be an enormous challenge, they also know that the financial muscle gained from a major sale—like Vinicius—could make the operation viable.

Haaland has always been on Florentino’s radar

The interest in Haaland is not new. The prolific Norwegian has been a long-time target of Florentino Perez, ever since his Borussia Dortmund days. Real Madrid have closely monitored his development, and now—with Kylian Mbappe already secured—the club are ready to attempt one of the most ambitious attacking pairings in modern football.

In Valdebebas, the idea of Mbappe and Haaland playing together is more than just a fantasy. It's a strategic objective that could define the next era of Galacticos.

Everything depends on Vinicius... and the money

For Madrid, the key to unlocking the Haaland operation is linked to Vinicius Junior’s potential exit. If a lucrative offer arrives for the Brazilian and he chooses to leave, the club would not only free up a spot in the attack, but also generate the financial power required to pursue Haaland.

Manchester City are not expected to make it easy, and there’s no official release clause in Haaland’s contract that could be activated anytime soon. However, the player’s openness to a future move to La Liga has long been speculated, and Real Madrid remain attentive to any possible signal.

Building a new Galactico era

With Mbappe on his way to Madrid, adding Haaland would be nothing short of historic. It would reunite two of the most lethal forwards in world football, both still in their prime, under the same roof. For Florentino Perez, it would mark the beginning of a new Galactico era, tailored for dominance both in Spain and Europe.

Time will tell whether this dream becomes reality, but one thing is clear: Real Madrid are quietly preparing for the biggest transfer storm of the summer.