Haaland might want to stay in England if he leaves City
Erling Haaland has been linked with a move away from Manchester City, and the Norwegian striker “might want” to stay in England amid Arsenal and Manchester United rumours if he leaves the club over a potential punishment, the source added. Citizens learned they were found guilty of 114 of their 115 charges for breaching Premier League financial fair play rules.
Manchester City strenuously deny any wrongdoing and have appealed the decision, while speculation already circulates about the punishment the club could face if the verdict is upheld.
Potential points deduction looms
A recent report said the club is increasingly likely to receive a single‑season points deduction of around 40 to 50 points should its appeal against the Premier League financial rules breach fail, a potential FFP sanction.
Former Manchester City star Michael Ball said he still hopes the Citizens will have the findings overturned and be allowed to continue competing in the Premier League.
Ball told TEAMtalk, “The best outcome would be for the findings to be overturned. Beyond that, City will want to remain in the Premier League and continue competing. They may look at other cases and hope the outcome is a fine.”
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He added, “There are so many possible consequences: players leaving, changes to the squad and wider questions about the club. But if they remain in the Premier League, I think City would see that as a victory.”
Player exits seem likely if Manchester City are relegated or face years out of European competition, with Haaland the first name on everyone’s lips.
Haaland has been linked with Arsenal and Manchester United should Manchester City face a particularly brutal punishment, and Ball could see him potentially staying in England.
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Ball said, “I have always felt his career has a clear progression. He did well at Dortmund, moved to City – the club he supported as a child – and wanted to win everything there. The next step could be another major challenge, perhaps Real Madrid or Barcelona. I find it difficult to see him staying in the Premier League if he leaves City, but only he knows. If he is happy in England, he might want to stay.”
When asked if Haaland could play alongside Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid, Ball replied, “I would not want to play against them, I know that much! I would be happy watching from the sofa, though. Having those two together would be a fantastic spectacle.”