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Real Madrid is preparing for a major transfer shakeup involving key attacking players. The club is reportedly ready to replace Vinícius Júnior with Erling Haaland from Manchester City as part of a strategic rebuild of their offensive lineup. This potential move comes amid rumors linking Vinícius Júnior with a high-profile transfer to Saudi Arabia, which would trigger Real Madrid's pursuit of the Norwegian striker as his replacement.

Haaland, currently contracted with Manchester City until 2034, has been a long-term target for Real Madrid, with the club’s president Florentino Pérez keen to secure him as the next galáctico. The team aims to assemble a potent attacking trio including Kylian Mbappé, Rodrygo, and Haaland to dominate European football. Despite Haaland recently committing to City, negotiations may intensify if Vinícius Júnior departs or if City’s Champions League ambitions falter, which could make Haaland reconsider his future.

The transfer speculation includes talk of a possible swap deal between Real Madrid and Manchester City in the summer of 2026, exchanging Vinícius Júnior for Haaland. While Manchester City is reportedly eager to retain Haaland by offering a contract surpassing Mbappé’s deal at Madrid, Real Madrid remains undeterred in their efforts to lure the prolific striker. This planned swap would represent a significant shift in European football’s transfer landscape.

Additional related transfer rumors mention interest from other clubs in various players, such as Arsenal eyeing talent like Jackson, and movements involving players like Rasmus Højlund and Gianluigi Donnarumma, highlighting a busy transfer window in the sports world.