Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester City are reportedly set to battle Bayern Munich for Barcelona midfielder Dani Olmo, as the Spanish international faces an uncertain future due to Barcelona’s ongoing financial troubles.
Olmo, 26, joined Barcelona in a £52 million transfer from RB Leipzig in the summer following his standout performances at Euro 2024. However, due to the Catalan club’s dire financial situation, his registration with the team is set to expire on December 31. If the issue remains unresolved, a clause in his contract allows him to leave on a free transfer in January.
According to Spanish outlet El Nacional, Arsenal and Manchester City have already made lucrative offers to Olmo in a bid to bring him to the Premier League. Bayern Munich is also reportedly keen on acquiring the talented playmaker, who previously starred in the Bundesliga.
Both Arsenal and Manchester City view Olmo as a versatile addition to their squads. Arsenal seeks to bolster their creative options in the attacking midfield, while Manchester City sees him as a potential replacement for aging midfield stars.
Barcelona’s Desperate Measures
Barcelona executives Joan Laporta and Deco are working against the clock to secure Olmo’s registration before the deadline. Laporta expressed optimism about resolving the issue, stating, “We have temporarily registered him and hope to do so definitively. There are always doubts about registrations, but in the end, we always manage to register them.”
Despite Laporta’s assurances, uncertainty looms large, with manager Hansi Flick reportedly eager to retain Olmo, whom he considers integral to his plans.
As January approaches, Olmo’s future remains unclear. While Barcelona scrambles to resolve their financial and administrative challenges, interest from top European clubs intensifies. With Arsenal and Manchester City pushing hard to secure his signature, a dramatic move to the Premier League or a return to Germany with Bayern Munich could be on the horizon.
Olmo’s next step will likely shape the trajectory of his career and influence the ambitions of the club he joins, whether it’s Barcelona or one of his high-profile suitors.
