Manchester United legend Paul Scholes believes Erling Haaland could leave Manchester City for Barcelona if City are relegated as a result of disciplinary proceedings.
Speaking on The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, the former England midfielder discussed the Norwegian striker's possible career options amid uncertainty over City's sporting future.
Scholes acknowledged that Haaland would be an ideal fit for Real Madrid in terms of his profile, but said he was convinced the player's next destination would be the renovated Camp Nou.
“Barcelona. Although he looks like a typical Real Madrid player,” the former footballer said, making his prediction in favour of the Catalan club.
Talk about the striker's future has resurfaced because of the legal proceedings against Manchester City over alleged breaches of financial rules.
There is, however, no confirmation that Haaland himself wants to leave. The Norwegian extended his City contract in January 2025 until June 2034, tying him to the English champions on a long-term deal. Barcelona have previously shown interest in the striker on several occasions, but the enormous financial demands of a deal have always been the main obstacle for the club.
