Scholes tips Haaland for Barcelona move

Scholes predicts Haaland would join Barcelona if Manchester City are relegated due to ongoing administrative charges.

Paul Scholes has speculated on Erling Haaland's future amid Manchester City's 114 administrative charges, suggesting the Norwegian striker could end up at Barcelona if the club is relegated. Speaking on the podcast 'The Good, The Bad & The Football', the former Manchester United midfielder said: "Barcelona.

Although he looks like a Real Madrid player. I can imagine him perfectly in Real Madrid's shirt, but he'll go to Barça."

Haaland renewed his contract with City in January 2025 until June 2034, but uncertainty over a potential administrative relegation could open the door for other clubs. Barcelona have monitored him for some time but their financial situation has made a move impossible.

Fellow podcast guest Nicky Butt, Scholes' former United teammate, suggested Haaland's father Alf-Inge may already have contingency plans in place. Haaland continues to perform at City with 14 goals in 14 matches across all competitions.