Dani Olmo has drawn interest from Arsenal and Chelsea following a standout performance at Euro 2024, where he ended as a joint-top scorer with three goals.
Barcelona’s recent bid for Olmo, currently with RB Leipzig, is expected to be rejected, leaving the door open for Arsenal and Chelsea to make a move. Despite Olmo’s £50m release clause expiring last Saturday, Leipzig remains open to offers for the 26-year-old.
Olmo impressed at Euro 2024, scoring three goals and providing two assists in seven matches, including the decisive goal in Spain’s semi-final win over France. Barcelona, who previously had Olmo in their La Masia academy before his 2014 departure, made an offer above £50m, but Leipzig is holding out for a higher fixed amount.
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This situation allows Arsenal and Chelsea to potentially swoop in. Arsenal, aiming to strengthen their midfield and attack amidst outgoing transfers like Emile Smith Rowe to Fulham and Reiss Nelson to Leicester, and Chelsea, looking to support new manager Enzo Maresca, could seize this opportunity.
Olmo, versatile enough to play on either wing or as a No.10, scored eight goals and provided five assists in 25 matches last season, including a notable hat-trick against Bayern Munich in the DFB-Pokal.