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Barcelona have received information about the financial conditions required to sign Manchester City's Erling Haaland, according to a report by TeamTalk. The club's president, Joan Laporta, has been interested in the Norwegian striker since 2021, when Haaland was still at Borussia Dortmund. Barcelona's interest in Haaland is part of a larger vision for the club, as Laporta hopes to sign him during his second term to join Lamine Yamal and lead the attack.

The club president has a goal of making a major signing at Barcelona's Spotify Camp Nou in the latter stages of his tenure, which could be around 2027 or 2028 when the stadium reaches full capacity. However, Haaland is currently happy at Manchester City and has a contract with the club that runs until 2034. Manchester City's current financial situation, following a finding of financial fair play breaches, adds uncertainty to Haaland's future but does not necessarily mean he will leave the club.

For now, Barcelona is aware of the financial expectations set by Haaland's representatives and is preparing for a potential transfer if his situation changes.