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Real Madrid to launch double transfer raid for Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland this summer ‘to create new era’
REAL MADRID are planning to launch a double transfer raid for Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland next summer, according to reports.
Los Blancos want both strikers to come in and create a 'new era' at the Bernabeu.
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And according to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, the plan is already in motion to sign both players who look on course to dominate world football for the coming years.
Mbappe's contract at Paris Saint-Germain expires at the end of the season.
Despite playing alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar, the 22-year-old has already spoken out about wanting to leave and his long-term dream has been to play for Real.
They made a series of mammoth bids in the last window but were rebuffed - however, they know he can sign a pre-contract agreement for a free transfer early next year.
For Haaland, meanwhile, plenty of the biggest clubs in Europe were linked with him this year.
But Chelsea signed Romelu Lukaku, Manchester United Cristiano Ronaldo while Manchester City missed out on Harry Kane.
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Haaland, 21, stayed with Borussia Dortmund.
However, his £65million release clause kicks into effect in 2022.
And that suddenly makes him financially available to plenty of clubs - and then it will come down to which club Haaland wants to play for, or who can afford his whopping wage demands.
If he chooses Real Madrid, it means they are likely to get Mbappe and Haaland for a combined £65m - just a year after they would have cost at least £150m each.
Di Marzio told : "Mbappe decided to take another chance. It's not a question of money. It's not about leaving PSG or France.
"The point is that he is looking for a new challenge and wants to play at Real Madrid. When the will is strong, it is difficult to change one's mind.
"He already has a contract with Real Madrid. He can't sign until February.
"Only an incredible surprise can change that final decision by Kylian. He's already made up his mind.
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"Real Madrid will try to get Haaland together with Mbappe. They want to do it, but I don't know if they can do it.
"They didn't done much in the market this summer. They just got Eduardo Camavinga. So next year they won't just stop at Mbappe.
"They will try to get Haaland. £65m for him is as much as nothing. It's too important for them to create a new era with Haaland and Mbappe."
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