Arsenal have reportedly made the first move for Dani Olmo amid uncertainty about his situation in Barcelona this January.
The Spanish international only joined Barca this summer and is sure to be someone who will be a key player for them, even though they failed to register him for La Liga for the second part of the season.
This crazy situation has unsurprisingly led to speculation over Olmo’s future at Barcelona, as he is sure to have plenty of suitors elsewhere if his current club can’t keep him or is not allowed to play with him.
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According to Mundo Deportivo, Arsenal were the first to show interest in Olmoand inquiries also came from all the other big six clubs in the Premier League: Liverpool, Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham.
Dani Olmo could be a big opportunity for Arsenal
Olmo looks like an attacking player Arsenal could work with at the moment after their recent injury to Bukayo Saka.
The Gunners haven’t seen the best of players like Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard for some time, so that could mean there’s room for someone like Olmo to come in and make an impact.
The 26-year-old had a memorable 2024, winning the Euros with Spain before his big move to Barcelona, and has impressive numbers with ten goals and four assists in his last 24 appearances in all competitions for club and country.
Liverpool could certainly do well to add more attacking options to their side as they chase the Premier League and Champions League titles, although he would probably be less assured of a regular starting spot at Anfield right now.
United need more quality in almost every area of their squad, so their interest in Olmo is not surprising, but it remains to be seen whether he will join them in their current state.
The Red Devils are 14th in the Premier League table, closer to the relegation battle than the battle for the top four, so Olmo would now surely favor Arsenal or Liverpool over Ruben Amorim’s side.
