Arsenal have made no attempts to contact Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.
Over the weekend, speculation arose suggesting that the Gunners were looking to capitalise on the uncertainty surrounding the Citizens and secure a deal for the Norwegian goal machine. A recent independent commission found Manchester City guilty on 114 out of 115 counts of breaching Premier League financial regulations, prompting the club's hierarchy to announce plans to appeal the ruling and assert their innocence. Should their legal defence fail, the club faces significant penalties, including hefty fines, points deductions, player registration bans, or even expulsion from the top flight.
These risks have naturally called into question the futures of key players at the Etihad Stadium. Haaland's contract runs until the summer of 2034, and he has been a part of Manchester City's setup since 2022.
However, according to TEAMtalk, both Arsenal representatives and the player's camp have categorically denied any discussions:
The Manchester City superstar is linked with several clubs amid potential disciplinary measures, and Arsenal have been named among the interested parties as they look to bolster their attacking options by 2027. Nevertheless, sources affirm that the Gunners have not conducted any talks regarding Haaland, and the player's representatives have made it clear that no contact with the club has taken place. Arsenal will remain active in the transfer market following unsuccessful bids for Vinicius Junior and Julian Alvarez, which highlights their financial capability. Club insiders acknowledge that a player of Haaland's calibre would require assessment, but as it stands, no steps have been taken and the Norwegian does not feature in their current plans.
