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Despite a formidable opening to the season on both domestic and European fronts, the gears of ambition at Real Madrid are already turning toward the next seismic transfer. The club's vision, ever fixed on the future, is reportedly zeroing in on a familiar, monumental target.

As reported by El Larguero, the iconic Norwegian striker Erling Haaland has once again found his name etched onto the shortlist of the Spanish capital club. This reignited pursuit is not happening in a vacuum; it is directly fueled by the gathering clouds of uncertainty surrounding the long-term future of their current superstar, Vinícius Júnior.

The lack of guarantees over the Brazilian's continued stay has prompted the Merengues to proactively scout the market for a successor of the highest calibre.

This bold, forward-thinking strategy underscores the club's unique position in the football landscape. In a telling footnote of their enduring influence and resolve, recent reports highlight that Real Madrid, under the stewardship of Florentino Pérez, now stand as the sole original architect of the European Super League project who has not retreated, a testament to their singular and often solitary pursuit of what they believe is football's future.