Florentino Perez counting on Real Madrid megastar to lure Man City heavyweight – report

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is once again planning a blockbuster move in the transfer market, and this time the target is none other than Erling Haaland. 

According to Real Madrid Confidencial, Perez is counting on Jude Bellingham to play a decisive role in convincing the Manchester City striker to make the switch to the Santiago Bernabeu.

Haaland is widely regarded as one of the most dominant forwards in world football, and signing him would represent a move reminiscent of Perez’s famous Galactico era. 

Relationship with Bellingham

The Norwegian has already proved himself in England and across Europe, and pairing him with Real Madrid’s current generation of stars would instantly make Los Blancos even stronger.

The key to unlocking this deal could be Bellingham. The English midfielder previously shared a dressing room with Haaland at Borussia Dortmund, and the two maintain an excellent relationship. 

Real Madrid want to sign Erling Haaland. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Real Madrid hope that this bond will help tilt the balance, with Bellingham acting as an “agent” inside the negotiations, reassuring Haaland about life in Madrid and the project the club is building.

Haaland and Mbappe: The dream duo

While the idea is exciting, pulling it off will be far from easy. Haaland recently renewed his contract with Manchester City, which complicates any immediate transfer. 

His importance to Pep Guardiola’s side makes him almost untouchable in the short term, and any move would require huge financial effort. Still, Perez is determined to keep this dream alive. 

Real Madrid view Haaland as the perfect long-term partner for Kylian Mbappe. Together, the two could form a devastating attacking duo capable of defining an entire era at the Bernabeu. 

For now, much depends on timing, persistence, and whether Bellingham’s influence can tip the scales. 

If Perez succeeds, Real Madrid could once again shock the football world with a signing that changes the balance of power across Europe.