Brief
Arsenal could chase Haaland if Manchester City relegated
Arsenal's interest hinges on the outcome of Manchester City's ongoing financial case and possible relegation.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Arsenal could target Erling Haaland if Manchester City are relegated from the Premier League, Gulf News reported on 29 September 2026.
The report says City have been found guilty of 114 of 115 financial breaches, though no punishment has been announced and an appeal is expected. A source quoted by TEAMtalk, as cited by Gulf News, said Arsenal would make a "serious play" for the Norway striker should City drop out of the top flight.
Steve Kay, FootballTransfers editor at TEAMtalk, is identified as the origin of the claim. The article notes that Arsenal have also been linked with Julian Alvarez and Vinícius Júnior, while Barcelona and Real Madrid are mentioned as possible destinations for Haaland.
Haaland's contract runs to 2034 and reportedly contains no relegation release clause, meaning any move could be costly.
Key facts
- Arsenal may pursue Erling Haaland if Manchester City are relegated (gulfnews.com)
- Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of 115 financial breaches (gulfnews.com)
- Haaland's contract runs until 2034 and lacks a relegation release clause (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Arsenal Plot Move for Erling Haaland if Manchester City Are Relegated Amid Premier League Financial Case”
