Manchester United have joined Barcelona, Bayern Munich and rivals Manchester Metropolis within the race to signal Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig, a report from Spain has claimed.
The 26-year-old has dominated headlines within the soccer world for the final month largely because of his performances with Spain throughout their profitable Euro 2024 marketing campaign, during which he contributed three objectives and two assists on La Roja’s solution to continental glory.
Away from the worldwide scene, Olmo has been tipped to discover a new membership this summer time. A £50.5m (€60m) launch clause in his contract expires on July 20, however Leipzig are stated to be aware of a sale even after that date has handed.
AS report that United now are particularly pushing for Olmo’s arrival as their rebuild underneath the possession of Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues. The Crimson Devils have already introduced in Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro this window, with their whole outlay already nearing the £100m mark.
United are stated to be eager to usher in some extra stars of their prime to enhance their younger expertise in addition to play alongside veteran stars akin to Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro.
On the opposite facet of Manchester, Metropolis too are pursuing Olmo having just lately finalised their first incoming of the summer time – Brazil worldwide Savinho from fellow CFG facet Troyes.
Bayern Munich have been busy making main strikes out there with the additions of Michael Olise, Hiroki Ito and Joao Palhinha, however need one other artistic participant to bolster Vincent Kompany’s ranks. Olmo and Xavi Simons are the 2 choices into account on the Allianz Area.
90min revealed earlier this month that Barcelona had verbally agreed to pay Leipzig the sum of Olmo’s launch clause, however in a extra beneficial cost construction, however this was but to be accepted by the Bundesliga facet. Talks are ongoing over a possible deal, with fellow Euro 2024 star Nico Williams additionally on Barca’s radar.