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Transfer news: Barcelona to rival Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City for Erling Haaland

Erling Haaland
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Barcelona have joined the race to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, according to reports.

The Norway international is the most in-demand player in the world at present, with a host of clubs interested in acquiring him.

Haaland was originally expected to depart Signal Iduna Park in 2022, when a £66m release clause will become active.

However, Dortmund’s struggles this season could see the club cash in on the striker ahead of next term.

BVB were knocked out of this year’s edition of the Champions League by Manchester City on Wednesday.

And they are facing an uphill battle to qualify for next season’s competition, with Edin Terzic’s charges currently seven points adrift of the top four in the Bundesliga.

And according to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have now added their name to the ever-growing list of Haaland’s suitors.

However, it is unclear whether Barcelona would be able to afford Haaland, with the club said to have debts totalling more than €1 billion.

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