Barcelona and Real Madrid remain keen on Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland, as do several major clubs around Europe, but Goal has learned that the Norwegian's €35 million-a-year (£30m/$42m) salary demands are in danger of pricing even football's giants out of a deal.
Interest from leading clubs across Europe in the prolific 20-year-old frontman is no secret, with his exploits in Germany keeping his stock high.
Mino Raiola, the players' agent, has also been keeping the rumour mill ticking over with his visits - accompanied by Haaland's father Alf Inge - to Barca and Madrid.