Barcelona and Real Madrid are both monitoring the situation of Manchester City forward Erling Haaland, with the two Spanish giants privately confident the Norwegian striker could be available in the transfer market next summer.

The belief among officials at both clubs is that Haaland's time at Manchester City may be drawing to a close, opening the door for one of the biggest moves European football has seen in years. Both LaLiga heavyweights are understood to be weighing up a potential approach for the striker ahead of the summer transfer window.

Haaland has been one of the most lethal forwards in world football since his arrival at Manchester City, breaking scoring records at a relentless pace. Despite his remarkable output at the Etihad Stadium, reports now suggest the situation in Manchester could shift significantly in the coming months.

The speculation places Barcelona and Real Madrid — two clubs that have long pursued marquee signings to headline their respective projects — at the centre of a potential transfer battle. Should Haaland become available, competition between the two rivals would be fierce.

No formal offers have been made, and the situation remains fluid at this stage. However, the interest from both Catalan and Madrilenian camps signals that transfer talk surrounding Haaland will only intensify as next summer approaches.