Manchester City are reportedly looking to fend off interest from Real Madrid over the signature of star striker Erling Haaland by offering him a new deal.
The Norwegian striker is currently one of the hottest players in Europe, having scored eight times in two matches before the international break.
He leads the Premier League and Champions League scoring charts this season and is already on 42 goals in just 39 appearances in all competitions.
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Despite only joining Manchester City last summer from Borussia Dortmund, Haaland’s form has attracted interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid who are ready to sign him this summer.
However, to stop any interest from Madrid, Pep Guardiola’s are looking to offer the 22-year-old a bumper new deal. According to a report by The Sun, the Cityzens want to hand the Norwegian a massive £500,000-a-week wage to tie him down at the Etihad.
The striker’s current contract at Manchester runs till 2027 and sees him earn £375,000 a week, making him the joint-highest wage earner in the Premier League, along with team-mate Kevin De Bruyne and Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea.
However, City wants to add a substantial amount to that sum and an extra year to Haaland’s contract to keep him at the club.
