Real Madrid will move to speak to Borussia Dortmund about Erling Haaland's situation in the coming days, sources have told ESPN.
The club chose to focus their efforts on landing Kylian Mbappe some time ago this summer, believing Manchester City lead the race to sign Haaland.
However, Madrid is not ruling out the possibility of trying to bring both the superstars forward.
They want to analyze the numbers and terms involved in a deal for Haaland to decide whether to compete for his signature.
Sources close to Barcelona have told ESPN that Norway is a priority for forward President Joan Laporta, but there are doubts at the Bernabeu whether Barca can strike a deal, with transfer fees, commissions and salaries, which could exceed €350. million ($373m).
There is a feeling in both Spain and Germany that City are in the best position to sign Hollande. The Premier League club has been working on signing him since last August and could offer better terms than their LaLiga suitors.
Pep Guardiola wants to bring in No. 9 to complete his squad. City tried to strengthen their forward line with Harry Kane last summer, and have since received €55m ($60m) in transfer funds with the departure of Ferran Torres to Barcelona in January.
With this in mind, Real Madrid believe they are behind City as a possible destination for Haaland, but assess the situation before taking a stance to chase down the 21-year-old or exclude himself. want to do.
President Florentino Perez has excellent relations with Borussia Dortmund officials. Last summer there was some contact between the clubs as to what fee would be required to sign Haaland.
Haaland's father, Alf-Inge, and agent, Mino Raiola, visited Real Madrid's training complex in Valdebebas last April for informal talks, following a meeting with Barca president Laporta - who is close to Raiola - in the first day.
Real Madrid's ideal scenario would be to unite Mbappe and Hollande into a single team.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti refused to speculate about that possibility at a news conference on Friday, when he said: "I can't answer that question; they're not Real Madrid players. I don't know about those players." I like to talk about what I have."
There were reports that Madrid want Haaland to stay at Dortmund for one more season before signing him in 2023, but the player's camp has ruled out the possibility.
Haaland wants to leave Dortmund this June, and has made it clear he would like to make a decision over the next few weeks to avoid further drama.
Real Madrid believe the situation will be resolved this month, so they wish to speak to Dortmund in the coming days before making a decision.
Barca hope to strengthen their defense and midfield this summer with players out of contract on free transfers so they can focus all their funds on Haaland.
Barca are prepared to field Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen and Fran Casey from AC Milan, ESPN reported on Thursday, while they are also optimistic about signing Cesar Azpilicueta.
Barca may not match the financial strength of City or Madrid, but Haaland is looking at ways to make the transfer possible.
Sources told ESPN that the club is now in talks with LaLiga to receive a cash injection from the CVC investment fund, having previously denied any involvement in the deal.