Barcelona 'identify Plan B if they fail to sign Erling Haaland'

Barcelona ‘identify Plan B to signing Erling Haaland as they would instead look to buy a striker AND a defender in the form of forward Alexander Isak and centre-back Jules Kounde’

  • Barcelona are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland
  • Haaland is expected to be one of the most sought-after players this summer
  • Real Madrid and Manchester City are among those interested in signing Haaland
  • Barcelona reportedly have a ‘Plan B’ if they fail to sign the Norwegian striker
  • They would instead use the money to bring in both a striker and a defender 

Barcelona have reportedly identified a ‘Plan B’ if they are unable to sign Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund this summer.

The Norwegian striker is expected to be one of the most sought-after players in world football in the next transfer window.

Haaland has a £68m release clause which comes into effect this summer, with some of Europe’s biggest clubs including Real Madrid and Manchester City also keen.

Barcelona are one of several European clubs who have interest in signing Erling Haaland

Spanish publication Sport have reported that if Barcelona don’t sign Haaland, they could instead look to bring in both a striker and a new centre-back.

The alternative option up front would be Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak.

Isak, 22, has been linked with a host of clubs over the last two transfer windows after an impressive year for club and country this season. 

Alexander Isak is reportedly seen as an alternative if Barcelona fail to land Haaland

However, the 22-year-old has scored just four goals in 20 LaLiga appearances comparing to the 17 he netted in 34 games last season.

Haaland in comparison has scored an impressive 16 goals in 14 Bundesliga games.

By looking elsewhere though they would free up a move for a centre-back, with Sevilla defender Jules Kounde a target of Barcelona manager Xavi.

Barcelona could also look to make a move for defender Jules Kounde in the summer window

The Frenchman was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea last season, though the Blues were priced out of a move due to the defender’s 80 million euro release clause (£66m).

Kounde has been a regular for Sevilla this season making 29 appearances in all competitions.

The Catalan giants have also been linked with Chelsea defenders Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen – who are both out of contract at the end of the season. 




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