Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Erling Haaland, according to reports.
The Borussia Dortmund striker is the most in-demand player in the world, with several clubs hoping to sign him this summer.
It was initially thought that Haaland would remain at BVB until 2022, when he will be available for around £66m due to a release clause in his contract.
However, Dortmund’s finances have taken a hit amid the coronavirus pandemic, and the club could also miss out on Champions League qualification this season.
Edin Terzic’s side are seven points adrift of the top four in the Bundesliga with only six games remaining.
However, Goal reports that the La Liga duo could struggle to meet Haaland’s wage demands.
The Norwegian is holding out for a deal worth £30m a year, and neither Madrid nor Barcelona is in a position to pay such a sum.
The clubs are admirers of Haaland and would love to add him to their squads, but Madrid and Barcelona’s finances have been adversely affected by the pandemic.
Haaland’s father, Alf-Inge, and agent Mino Raiola visited the two clubs recently, holding meetings with Madrid general director Jose Angel Sanchez and Barcelona president Joan Laporta.
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