Overview
- Reports published this week, citing Fichajes, say Arsenal and Chelsea have both identified Dani Olmo as a summer target and that Barcelona would listen to offers near €70m.
- Arsenal have reportedly made initial contact with Barcelona about a possible transfer as they seek an attacking creator for Mikel Arteta’s squad.
- The coverage shows mixed signals from the player with sources saying Olmo is open to a move while he publicly stated earlier this week that he was not planning to leave Barcelona.
- Some outlets say Manchester United have also entered the market and could try to outbid the London clubs, but that claim is less well corroborated than the Arsenal and Chelsea links.
- Olmo produced about 18 goal contributions for Barcelona last season and any sale would give Barcelona funds for squad reshaping while altering the Premier League clubs’ summer recruitment plans.