Manchester City continues its relentless efforts to find a player capable of filling the significant void left by the departure of Belgian star Kevin De Bruyne at the end of the season. Despite his recent dip in form and the resulting wave of criticism being arguably one of the main reasons behind the team’s poor results he remains a global star and an indispensable leader in the starting lineup.
According to information from the Spanish newspaper ‘‘El Nacional‘‘, another name attracting considerable interest is Dani Olmo, a player the Catalan coach has long admired, having faced him on several occasions during his time with Dinamo Zagreb and later with RB Leipzig in the Champions League.
Manchester City had expressed interest in signing Olmo last summer following his impressive performances in the European Championship, but Barcelona were quicker to secure the deal. However, City hasn’t closed the door completely and now appears ready to make a tempting offer to club president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco, an offer that would allow the club to recoup its investment and potentially earn a significant profit.
The deal could be worth around €65 million, plus €15 million in add-ons and variables, making it one of the most expensive transfers in Barcelona’s history, after the famous Neymar deal.
However, the potential offer is not without skepticism, as Olmo is not considered a key player in coach Hansi Flick’s plans, who already has a large number of alternatives in that position. Furthermore, the player has suffered from recurring injuries, causing him to miss a significant number of matches.