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Man City Weigh Move for Barcelona’s Dani Olmo as Rivals Show Interest

City target him as Bernardo Silva’s successor under conditions favoring patience.

Overview

  • Reports from Spain, echoed by English outlets, say Manchester City have lodged an offer in the £76m to £87m range for Dani Olmo as they plan for life after Bernardo Silva.
  • Barcelona figures, including manager Hansi Flick, are presented as resisting a sale and casting Olmo as central to the team, with coverage stressing that a transfer is not close.
  • Contract terms reported in the press point to a deal running to 2030 with a very high buyout clause, while some outlets float lower working valuations near £88m, highlighting conflicting numbers.
  • Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are also tracking the 27-year-old, and Saudi club Al-Qadsiah have scouted him, reflecting a wide market for creative midfielders.
  • Olmo’s appeal rests on strong form this season, cited as eight goals and six assists, plus versatility across midfield roles, though some reports flag past fitness issues that suitors will weigh.