According to a report by London Evening Standard on Monday November 2, 2026,Should Manchester City incur heavy penalties for their 115 claimed violations of financial regulations, Erling Haaland may contemplate departing the club.

The outcome of City's continuing legal battle may determine his son's future at the Etihad Stadium, according to his father, Alf-Inge Haaland.

The Norwegian striker's Premier League campaign has gotten off to a great start once again. His nine goals in nine games so far have kept him atop the division in that category.

On the other hand, Haaland was unable to score in City's 1-0 home loss to Brighton last weekend. Arsenal jumped ahead of the reigning champions thanks to their 1-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield.

An impartial panel found City guilty of 115 violations of financial regulations beginning in 2009, and the punishment is still pending. A protracted appeals process is still ongoing involving the club, and various potential sanctions are being considered.

Loss of league status and a substantial drop in point total are two possible consequences. Several key players, including Haaland, may decide to depart if these consequences materialize.

Alf-Inge brought up Juventus' past punishment for match-fixing while discussing his son's future. Before speculating on what may happen, he emphasized that everyone should await the outcome of City's appeal.

Additionally, he clarified that City is still fully prepared to present compelling evidence in their defense. He claims that right now, Erling would rather focus on his football game and how he performs than on things happening off the field.

In the past, rumors have circulated that Arsenal could be interested in signing the 26-year-old forward. There have been rumors that Real Madrid are also keen on signing him.

In 2026, Haaland was ranked eighth in the Ballon d'Or rankings, with England striker Harry Kane and Bayern Munich taking home the coveted trophy.