Arsenal will look to capitalise on Manchester City's troubles and sign striker Erling Haaland. Reports suggest initial contacts have already been made.
The Citizens have been found guilty of 114 breaches of financial rules, leaving their status in the Premier League hanging in the balance. Journalist Ben Jacobs has reported that the club may face expulsion from the top flight, with the possibility of dropping as low as the fifth tier of English football.
If Manchester City are indeed thrown out of the elite, a mass exodus of players is highly likely. Haaland, 26, has emerged as a primary target for top clubs. According to Football Insider, both Arsenal and Real Madrid have reached out to the Norwegian's representatives.
The transfer fee is expected to be exorbitant. Insider Graeme Bailey recently quashed rumours suggesting that Haaland's contract includes a clause lowering his release fee should the club face relegation.
Arsenal will have to pay whatever amount Manchester City demand. The deal has the potential to break the world record of £198 million that was set during Neymar's transfer to PSG.
Insider Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the Gunners are on the lookout for a powerful striker to bolster their squad for 2027. Last summer, the club failed to secure Vinicius Junior and Julian Alvarez, so their energy may now be fully focused on landing one of world football's biggest stars.
