Barcelona to embark on crucial measures to beat Chelsea, Man United, Real Madrid, others to Erling Haaland

Barcelona ‘must slash players’ wages and sell stars’ if they want to sign Manchester United target Erling Haaland this summer.

The 20-year-old Norwegian has been linked with a move to the Nou Camp after a remarkable campaign with Borussia Dortmund.

Haaland’s contract with Dortmund has a release clause of £66million.

But it is being reported that the Bundesliga side will not accept any fee less than £130m for the world class goalscorer.

Therefore, if Barcelona were to pay that amount for Haaland he would come within touching distance of the club’s record transfer fee which was £145m for Philippe Coutinho in 2018.