Real Madrid and Manchester City are reportedly embroiled in a two-horse race for the signature of Erling Braut Haaland.
The 21-year-old is understood to possess a £62m release clause in his Borussia Dortmund contract, which will become active at the end of the current campaign.
Real Madrid and Man City are expected to be among the sides battling for Haaland's signature, with Barcelona, Manchester United, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich also linked with the attacker.
According to The Athletic, Real Madrid and Man City are now the only two realistic contenders for Haaland's signature, although PSG do have the financial firepower to secure a deal.
However, the report adds that Haaland is not in favour of a move to Ligue 1, and City could have the upper hand in the race as Real also seek to strike a deal for PSG's Kylian Mbappe.
Haaland has amassed 23 goals and six assists from 20 matches in all tournaments for Dortmund this season, and his contract with the Black and Yellow does not expire until 2024.
Ben Knapton
