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Real Madrid dressing room ‘annoyed’ with Haaland’s demands but welcome Mbappe transfer
There is absolutely no denying the fact that Real Madrid are among the top clubs vying to acquire Erling Haaland in the summer.
Destiny, however, seems to have taken a turn for the worse as a recent report from GOAL Espana claims that his arrival might well and truly inflict a dressing room discomfort since Haaland’s environment has put forward ‘absurd’ conditions.
It is no secret that Real Madrid are actively searching for a center-forward and Haaland remains one of the top targets to consider. GOAL says Madrid have defined a clear goal for the forward but they do not want to unsettle an already established dressing room.
There is a growing sense of belief that if Madrid agree to the conditions Haaland’s representatives have put forward, many players would feel let down since they have won so much with the team. On top of that, they haven’t been recognized the way Haaland would be either.
Furthermore, Haaland’s trajectory in world football is only hypothetical. He sure has delivered more than expected at Dortmund, but the young Norwegian has also struggled to stay fit.
For Madrid, they just cannot afford to place their bets on another Gareth Bale or Eden Hazard for that matter. If Haaland wants to be one of the highest-earning players, he should be able to convince Madrid that he is 100% fit.
Kylian Mbappe, a different situation
Contrary to Haaland’s situation, the Kylian Mbappe narrative is a completely different ball game. The 23-year-old is a four-time Ligue 1 champion and is also a World Cup winner with France.
Not to forget the capital investment which will be on a significantly lower side. That is because his current PSG contract ends at the end of the season, meaning that the only cost Madrid will have to bear will be the operational costs that include salary and bonuses.
The aforementioned operation will be smoother as compared to that of Haaland’s since he has a positive image in the Real Madrid dressing room.
Despite all that though, Real Madrid are not ruling out signing Haaland as he still remains the priority for the management. But the only condition Los Blancos are inflicting is that the deal will only happen on their terms – and not the player’s absurd demands.
According to TeamTalk, Real Madrid have joined the growing list of clubs monitoring Gabriel Rajkovic, a 15-year-old winger whose rapid development at Valerenga has already attracted attention from several of Europe’s leading sides.
The Merengues are known for keeping an eye on exciting young talent across the globe and it seems that Rajkovic’s exploits in Norway, with the first team, have alerted them.
Real Madrid keeping tabs on Rajkovic
As per the report, Real Madrid are among a host of clubs closely following the progress of the young forward.
Rajkovic holds both Norwegian and Serbian nationality and has emerged as one of the most promising young players in Norway.
His development has not gone unnoticed, with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund also understood to be monitoring him.
However, at this point, it is Arsenal and Chelsea, who are understood to be leading the charge for Rajkovic, having compiled a detailed dossier on the teenage prodigy after extensive scouting.
On top of that, the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have all watched Rajkovic in recent weeks.
Real Madrid could therefore face significant competition if they decide to step up their interest in a player who has already made an impression at senior level.
Making an impact at just 15
Rajkovic was handed a promotion to the Valerenga first-team squad in January earlier this year, when he was only 14 years old.
Following that, he signed a new contract with the club in March, when he turned 15, committing to the club until 2028.
Despite being only 15, the winger has already begun gaining experience in first-team football. In all, he has made 14 senior appearances for the Norwegian outfit, scoring three and assisting one goal.
Rajkovic has also represented Norway Under-16s, making two appearances and scoring once despite being younger than many of his teammates.
Those numbers become more impressive when his age and stage of development are taken into account.
Real Madrid have built a reputation for identifying young talent well before players reach their peak, and Rajkovic has now emerged as another name on their scouting radar.
But given the number of clubs in the race, signing the teenage wonderkid will not be easy.
Lewis Subilo
April 19, 2022 at 7:06 am
Mbappe is the future of Madrid…we don’t need Halland Next season..maybe in 2024
Ahmed Adetunji
April 19, 2022 at 6:28 pm
Unfortunately the way Mr Perez and MADRID Board are going about who to be signed is disgusting and disheartening. We supporters are not happy at all.
We need Mbappe, James Recce and Rudiger and promotion for the young left back, Guiterez. This should be OK 👌 for 22/23 season!