EXCLUSIVE: Real Madrid want Mbappe AND Halaand for new Galacticos

Steve Kay

Updated: 27 Jul 2023 11:38 BST
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Kylian Mbappe, France, 2023 — © ProShots

Real Madrid have set their sights on recapturing the magic of their legendary Galacticos team from 2003 - with the side looking to assemble a new generation of football stars, including Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland, and Vinicius Jr.

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Real Madrid's plans are poised to shape up over the next three years, and they believe that the recent Saudi Arabian transfer splurge will not impact this.

We are told Haaland is being targeted by Real Madrid but the side will wait for the right time to strike, according to an insider.

They feel that when Pep Guardiola departs from Manchester City, it may provide ample opportunity to make a bid. We understand that Haaland will come in as a long-term replacement for Karim Benzema, who left the side for the Pro League side Al-Ittihad.

Rafaela Pimenta, Haaland's agent, is already in communication with president, Florentino Perez, where talks have surrounded the future of Haaland.

But the youngster would be just one part of the setup. Perez's vision for the club is centred on recreating the Galacticos' magic by bringing in Mbappe, too, who is out of contract in 2024. The Paris Saint-Germain player could be played alongside Vinicius Jr and Haaland as part of an attacking trio.

Emirates influence

© ProShots - Real's president has forged an ambitious project

Real Madrid are backed by the Emirates and the Middle Eastern airline company recently extended their deal with the club until 2026.

The club stand to gain €210 million in the coming three years from the renewed sponsorship deal and this will no doubt bolster their chances of landing the top talent they’re targeting.

The club brought in Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund this window and the Englishman won’t be the last in star names the club aim to sign, with their ambitious project set to expand over the course of three years.