Messi edging closer to Barcelona return<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nDespite 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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 \u00a3500,000-a-week wage to tie him down at the Etihad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The striker’s current contract at Manchester runs till 2027 and sees him earn \u00a3375,000 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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