Real Madrid are reportedly becoming increasingly concerned that they will miss out on a deal for Erling Braut Haaland during this summer's transfer window.
The 21-year-old will have a £67m release clause in his Borussia Dortmund contract this summer and is widely expected to leave the Bundesliga giants in search of pastures new.
Real Madrid remain one of the favourites for the Norway international, but Manchester City are believed to have moved into pole position for the striker's signature in the upcoming market.
According to Goal, Los Blancos are determined to secure both Haaland and Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe ahead of the 2022-23 campaign.
However, the report claims that leading figures at Bernabeu are fearful that Man City are now leading the race for the Norwegian.
The Premier League champions are allegedly prepared to make Haaland the highest-paid player in the Premier League, but Real Madrid are hopeful that the forward will choose the more glamorous option of moving to the current La Liga leaders.
The former Molde youngster has scored 80 goals and registered 21 assists in 81 appearances for BVB since joining the Bundesliga giants from Red Bull Salzburg in January 2020.
Matt Law
