Alfie Haaland, father of Erling Haaland, has stirred fresh speculation about his son's future amid ongoing links to Real Madrid. Despite Erling being under a long-term contract with Manchester City, the allure of the Spanish giants remains strong for one of football’s brightest stars.

Speaking to DAZN ES ahead of Norway's knockout fixtures, Alfie stated, “Real Madrid move? He’s very happy at Manchester City and has a long contract. We’re waiting for the new season… but ANYONE would want to play for Madrid,” emphasizing the unique draw of the club while leaving the possibility of a future transfer open with his remark, “You never know what can happen in football.” This has reignited transfer buzz across Europe.

Should Real Madrid pursue Erling seriously, it could lead to a sensational partnership with Kylian Mbappe, creating one of the most formidable attacking duos in football.

Amid the transfer chatter, Erling continues to showcase his skills on the international stage. He single-handedly propelled Norway into the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup with a stunning brace against five-time champions Brazil, securing a 2-1 victory.

In a remarkable performance, Haaland scored with a towering header from a pinpoint cross by Antonio Schjelderup and followed it up with a powerful shot from the edge of the area. With these two goals, he now stands as a joint-top scorer of the tournament alongside Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, boasting an impressive total of 62 goals in 54 caps and extending his international scoring streak to 14 consecutive games.