The administration at Valdebebas is in a dilemma. Real Madrid are expected to make a big-name signing next summer after all, but it is still unclear as to which name appeals to them the most.

The board is divided between two names – Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, both of whom have been extensively linked with the club in recent times.

The Frenchman, for long, was the frontrunner but his stocks fell sharply after his repeated rejections and vacillations.

As revealed by RMC Sport, there is now a changing opinion in the Spanish capital over the PSG star.

The Norweigan route?

According to the French outlet, more and more people at Real Madrid now prefer signing Erling Haaland over Mbappe. 

For starters, the Manchester City star would be a better stylistic fit into Carlo Ancelotti’s plans for he plays as a pure centre-forward.

Mbappe, on the other hand, would clash with Vinicius down the left.

Moreover, the board hopes to benefit from the special ‘Real Madrid clause’ in Haaland’s contract that would enable them to sign him for a lower fee. The clause is expected to kick in next summer.

The monetary question 

The one catch with Haaland’s move to Real Madrid is undoubtedly the monetary aspect. Irrespective of the presence of a special clause, the striker’s signing will be anything but easy to pull off.

Under normal circumstances, the English champions would demand nothing less than €200 million for their striker. Even with a clause, the figure could well be in excess of €150 million.

The Norwegian star is well worth the investment, and his record in recent seasons backs his hefty price tag.

Yet, it can be tricky for Real Madrid when they initially planned for a free agent in Mbappe.