Real Madrid make Erling Haaland priority target this summer instead of Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe - Paper Round

Is Haaland the Real deal? Real Madrid are set to change their focus in the summer transfer window as it is now expected that Kylian Mbappe will extend his stay at Paris Saint-Germain by signing a new deal. The Mbappe setback will force Los Blancos to ramp up their interest in Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland. The Mail report that the 21-year-old has become Real Madrid’s “primary target” this summer.

The Spanish side will face fierce competition from Manchester City, who are reportedly willing to make Haaland the highest-paid player in the Premier League. Ad/> /> TransfersSpurs and Arsenal battle for £60m Maddison — Paper RoundYESTERDAY AT 22:25 Paper Round’s view: It was widely expected that Mbappe would be joining Real Madrid this summer upon the expiration of his contract in the French capital, but he seems to have changed his mind. Real Madrid will shift their focus to Haaland – but it does not seem like as good a fit as Mbappe would have been.

Karim Benzema is still putting in world-class performances at the top level, so where does that leave Haaland if he were to move to the Spanish capital? Haaland is a better fit for Manchester City, so that might make his decision for him. Real Madrid won’t be happy if they miss out on their top two transfer targets. Read the full story Man Utd target England’s Three Lions Manchester United have added three England internationals to their transfer shortlist ahead of the summer window.