Real Madrid are reportedly becoming increasingly confident that they will sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland ahead of the 2022-23 campaign.
The 20-year-old has been in sensational form for Dortmund since joining the club from Red Bull Salzburg in January, scoring 26 times in 28 appearances in all competitions.
Haaland has already netted 10 times in 10 outings for BVB this term, including four goals in three Champions League fixtures during an excellent start to the 2020-21 season.
Manchester United were strongly linked with the forward earlier this year and are thought to retain an interest, but Madrid have also been mentioned as suitors on a number of occasions.
According to AS, Madrid are optimistic of signing the Norway international in the summer of 2022 and believe that their strong relationship with Dortmund will help them win the race for his signature.
Los Blancos have seemingly identified Haaland as their number one target to replace Karim Benzema, with the Frenchman entering the latter stages of his career.
The youngster's existing deal at Signal Iduna Park is due to run until June 2024.
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