ERLING HAALAND is reportedly buying a house in Spain in a massive blow to the Premier League giants chasing him.
The striker loves the country according to his agent Mino Raiola and already has property in the country.
He also enjoys holidaying in Marbella and that is where he is looking to buy a house, reports Spanish outlet .
That has fuelled speculation he could make a summer move to Real Madrid, who are reportedly eager to activate his £67million release clause.
But they face competition from Barcelona with chief Joan Laporta revealing the club is back in the market for big players.
And Haaland is one of their main targets following a return of 23 goals in 20 games this season for Borussia Dortmund.
As a result, the German side are desperate to keep him and are believed to be holding talks with the striker about his future later this month.
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Jan Fjortoft, a spokesman for the Haaland family, recently denied claims the Norwegian had agreed a move to Real Madrid.
Other reports suggest Haaland wants to play in the Premier League, which makes Manchester City favourites for his signature.
Manchester United have also held a long-term interest in the striker and could make a swoop this summer.
But when Ralf Rangnick was asked by a fan if he would be signing Haaland the United boss jokingly replied: "Who? What are you dreaming at night?!”
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