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Why Erling Haaland could decide to join Arsenal over Real Madrid if he leaves Man City

Erling Haaland joining Arsenal seemed impossible at the start of last season but with Man City having plenty of problems off the field, it’s now…

By Lee Connor · Arsenal Insider

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 5:43 PM

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Reports suggest Erling Haaland could choose Arsenal over Real Madrid to chase the Premier League all-time goalscoring record.
Potential Manchester City sanctions could trigger a major squad exodus, putting European clubs on alert for a permanent transfer.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are also linked with interest in signing the Norwegian forward.

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Lee Connor reports that Erling Haaland could consider joining Arsenal over Real Madrid to remain in the Premier League and pursue Alan Shearer's goalscoring record. Speculation suggests Manchester City could face a player exodus if penalized over off-field charges, leaving Arsenal, Barcelona, and Real Madrid among potential suitors for the Norwegian striker.

According to the report, Haaland's desire to surpass Shearer's 260-goal milestone serves as a primary motivation to remain in England. The striker has already scored 118 Premier League goals for Manchester City.

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