Following Manchester City’s back-to-back Premier League losses — the first such streak in five years — criticism has mounted, and Melbet App users have rallied in support of Rodri, widely seen as the true heartbeat of the team. Many fans now argue that Erling Haaland, not Rodri, has underperformed when it matters most. From Champions League to domestic clashes, Haaland’s struggles in big matches have drawn serious doubt. Some City fans claim if he wins the Ballon d’Or, it’ll be thanks to easy tap-ins — not world-class brilliance.

In this climate of doubt, Haaland’s future at the Etihad is looking less secure. City’s dominance long preceded the Norwegian striker’s arrival, and now that relationship could be nearing its expiration date — a development that plays right into Real Madrid’s hands. With Jude Bellingham already thriving at Madrid, a reverse recruitment strategy could be in motion, just as Haaland once tried to influence Bellingham’s move. As the saying goes, “Be grateful in good times, and hopeful in tough times.”

According to Melbet App, Manchester City is now drafting a renewal offer for Haaland, aiming to remove the release clause in his current contract. The new terms would make him the highest-paid player in Premier League history. Though Guardiola has admitted Haaland may never reach Lionel Messi’s level, he clearly values his contribution to the club’s long-term ambitions.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s internal scouting activity has revealed a strategic pivot. Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović has reportedly offered himself to Los Blancos, and club president Florentino Pérez has been monitoring him for two months. Madrid appears to have accepted that signing Haaland from City could prove even harder than landing Kylian Mbappé from PSG. The Premier League club isn’t short on cash, dominates both domestically and in Europe, and has no incentive to sell.

With Real Madrid losing that leverage, their pursuit of Vlahović signals a desire to de-escalate tensions with City. And in truth, the Serbian striker has started to shine despite playing under Allegri’s notoriously conservative tactics — a situation similar to João Félix’s struggles under Simeone. A change of scenery could unlock Vlahović’s full potential, much like Bellingham’s transformation at the Bernabéu. Remember, the English midfielder faced skepticism before his breakout in Spain.

Now lacking a true No. 9, Madrid seems boxed out of deals for both Mbappé and Haaland, while Napoli’s Victor Osimhen remains priced out of reach. Melbet App users believe Vlahović is an ideal next-gen option. If Madrid secure his signing, their elite midfield could finally be paired with a clinical finisher — a combination that could shake up the Champions League landscape once more.

As the saying goes, “After the storm, comes the calm.” Vlahović is reportedly open to the move, and Juventus — out of the UCL and in financial rebuild mode — may be just as eager to cash in.