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Hainer refuses to close the door on Haaland to Bayern talk

Erling Haaland has once again been linked with Bayern Munich, with club president Herbert Hainer addressing the possibility of a move for the Manchester City striker while leaving the door open for the more distant future.

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 3:54 PM
Hainer refuses to close the door on Haaland to Bayern talk
Key Things to Know
  • Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer refused to rule out a future move for Manchester City striker Erling Haaland.
  • Hainer emphasized Bayern's current attacking strength, noting the squad scored over 120 goals last season.
  • Any potential move would be a permanent transfer in future years as a successor to Harry Kane.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bayern Munich president Herbert Hainer has refused to rule out a future move for Manchester City striker Erling Haaland. Speaking to BILD, the 72-year-old acknowledged that while Bayern currently have a strong attack featuring Harry Kane, Michael Olise, and Luis Díaz, the situation could change in a few years as the club assesses its long-term future.

Haaland has been linked to a potential permanent transfer to Bayern amid uncertainty regarding Manchester City's sporting future. Meanwhile, Bayern are actively negotiating a contract extension with the 33-year-old Kane, whose deal runs through the summer of 2027.

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