Real Madrid 'turn their attention to signing Erling Haaland'

Real Madrid are said to be stepping up their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland after suffering a setback in their attempt to sign Kylian Mbappe. 

The Spanish side had made Mbappe their primary target for the summer transfer window, but the PSG striker is expected to extend his contract in the French capital.  

As a result, Real Madrid have turned their attention to Haaland - with the hope of beating Premier League giants Manchester City to his signature. 

According to The Mirror, Real Madrid are plotting a move for Haaland during the summer transfer window

They have established Haaland as their primary target given Mbappe's current situation at Paris Saint-Germain. 

Mbappe's contract with the French giants expires this summer, but he is expected to sign new terms with the Ligue 1 side despite previously looking to leave. 

PSG are reportedly willing to pay Mbappe £125million (€150m) over two seasons to keep him at the club. 

Therefore, Real Madrid have decided to turn their attention back to Haaland ahead of the summer transfer window. 

The Spanish giants have been long-term admirers of Haaland - having pursued the Norwegian striker for several years. 

However, to sign Haaland, Real Madrid will have to activate his £63million release clause this summer. 

They will also have to battle it out with Manchester City as Pep Guardiola is said to be eager fill the void left by Sergio Aguero.

Manchester City are reportedly ready to make the Norwegian the highest-paid player in England.

His salary is expected to top the likes of £400,000-a-week Kevin De Bruyne at Manchester City.  

Man City and Real Madrid are both good options for Haaland as they are competing regularly for their domestic titles and in the latter