Secret Guardiola meeting leaves Bayern’s Haaland hopes in limbo

Erling Haaland’s possible move to Bayern Munich has been clarified after his former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola met the German club in secret. The meeting, held last week, revealed that Bayern are not actively targeting the Norwegian striker, preferring to focus on Harry Kane and the financial implications of a Haaland signing.

Bayern’s focus on Harry Kane

Insider Christian Falk disclosed that Bayern are concentrating on contract talks with their own top striker, Harry Kane. He said the discussions are progressing well and that a new two‑year deal – possibly with an option for a third year – could see Kane remain a key player for the club.

It is NOT TRUE: Bayern are keeping an eye on Erling Haaland amid the Premier League’s ongoing case against Manchester City. FC Bayern are focusing on contract talks with their own top striker, Harry Kane. The talks are going well and the club thinks the Englishman will decide after the international break.

Financial hurdles for a Haaland move

Falk added that the salary gap makes a Haaland transfer extremely costly. Bayern Munich do not typically match the Norwegian international’s earnings of about €35m (£29.8m) at Manchester City, and even a free transfer would still require a substantial signing‑on fee.

Don’t forget that there isn’t just the transfer fee to consider with a player like Haaland; there’s also the salary. Bayern Munich doesn’t tend to pay salaries in the range of what the Norwegian international is earning in Manchester, we heard.

The legal battle surrounding Manchester City adds further uncertainty. The club have appealed charges of financial breaches that could see them relegated from the Premier League, a scenario that would almost certainly force Haaland to leave. The outcome of the appeal remains pending, leaving his future in limbo.

Kane’s stay at Bayern forces Barcelona to chase Haaland

While Barcelona and Arsenal have been mentioned as interested parties, Falk insisted that Bayern’s interest is not genuine. He wrote on CF Bayern Insider that the notion of Bayern chasing Haaland is “NOT TRUE”, reinforcing the club’s commitment to Kane.

Guardiola’s secret meeting with Bayern also involved former Bayern executives Karl‑Heinz Rummenigge and Uli Hoeneß. Guardiola explained that Bayern are watching the legal proceedings between Manchester City and the Premier League, but are not taking any action until the appeal is resolved.

Bayern Munich have an eye on the legal proceedings taking place between Manchester City and the Premier League over the former’s breaches of the league’s financial rules. But at the moment, they’re not taking any action.

Jürgen Klopp, whose Liverpool side lost three titles due to City’s alleged violations, echoed Bayern’s cautious stance. He said there is “no decision yet” and that he cannot comment while the process is ongoing.

For now, Bayern will continue to monitor the appeal and the wage structure, while Haaland’s next chapter remains uncertain amid the unfolding legal saga.