Erling Haaland's father issues strong statement on Man City striker's future amid Real Madrid and Barcelona transfer links

Haaland may have signed a massive 10-year contract at Manchester City this year but that has not stopped speculation about a potential move to Spanish giants Barcelona or Real Madrid. Barcelona president Joan Laporta has even claimed "nothing is impossible" when quizzed on potential interest in Haaland, despite the club's continued financial issues.

Haaland described last season as "boring and not fun" after a campaign where Pep Guardiola's side finished trophyless and the striker ended up behind Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak in the list of top Premier League scorers. City and Haaland are now hoping to pick up silverware at the Club World Cup, and the striker's father has spoken about his son's future after jetting to the United States to watch the tournament.

He told Marca: "He is happy. Now he's focused and focused on the Club World Cup and... yes, he's happy."

Haaland senior also sees Manchester City as potential Club World Cup winners: "I think they are the favourites to win this tournament. We're seeing some good games. Yes, I think they're among the favorites . My son is very happy at Manchester City. Very happy."

Manchester City are due to play their second group game of the Club World Cup on Monday against Al Ain in Atlanta.