Bayern weigh Haaland option despite City contract until 2034

Erling Haaland has scored an incredible 169 goals in 205 competitive matches for Manchester City, securing his reputation as a living goal machine. The Norwegian world‑class striker is contractually tied to the Sky Blues until 2034, but financial turbulence could shake the status quo.

The Premier League has handed down rulings in over 100 cases for serious breaches of financial regulations. Manchester City faces harsh penalties, including drastic point deductions or even a forced relegation. Such a worst‑case scenario could force the club into an unprecedented sell‑off.

In the event of a forced departure, FC Bayern Munich would now be considered alongside FC Barcelona and Real Madrid as a potential buyer for Haaland. The Bavarians had already pursued the exceptional striker intensively during his Dortmund days, before he moved to Manchester in 2022. A sale would stabilise the English club’s financial situation.

Strong Attack at Bayern

Bayern president Herbert Hainer spoke on TV about the current transfer plans. “We have an excellent attack with Michael Olise, Harry Kane and Luis Díaz. We scored over 100 goals last year and are perfectly set up offensively,” he said.

Hainer stressed that there is no immediate need for action, as Harry Kane, the reigning top scorer, continues to find the net regularly. Kane’s contract, which runs until 2027, is close to an extension.

Future Transfer Options

When asked whether Haaland could come to the Isar in a few years, Hainer left the door remarkably wide open. “If we talk now about a timeframe of a few years, we would revisit the situation,” the 72‑year‑old president explained.

Haaland’s adviser Rafaela Pimenta is already scouting the market, while Bayern has not yet submitted an official bid. The Bavarian bosses, however, retain the option to act deliberately in the coming years.

The ongoing financial turbulence in the Premier League is fundamentally reshaping the European transfer market. While City fights to comply with financial regulations, several top clubs, including Bayern, are reviewing their long‑term options.