Barcelona Targets Haaland to Keep Xavi: Transfer News Update
Barcelona aims to sign Erling Haaland in 2025 to potentially replace Robert Lewandowski and persuade manager Xavi Hernandez to stay.
By the Numbers- Haaland has scored 29 goals in 35 matches for Manchester City this season.
- Khephren Thuram, a midfielder being monitored by Barcelona, has made 20 Ligue 1 appearances this season.
Previous reports have also linked Haaland to Barcelona's arch-rivals, Real Madrid.
State of Play- Barcelona is considering Thuram as a midfield signing this summer to strengthen the squad.
- Manchester United is eyeing Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite for reinforcement in defense this summer.
If Barcelona secures Haaland, it could have implications on the club's future and Xavi's decision to stay.
Bottom LineBarcelona's pursuit of Haaland not only aims to bolster the squad but also to retain Xavi's managerial tenure at the club, signaling a strategic shift in their recruitment approach.
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