Barcelona hold talks with €60m Man City transfer target

James Shearman

• Updated: 18 Apr 2024 17:31 BST
• 3 min read

Barcelona have reportedly held talks with RB Leipzig midfielder Dani Olmo's representatives.

According to Spanish outlet Jijantes, a meeting took place on Wednesday morning, and then again on Wednesday afternoon - this time joined by Olmo's father.

Olmo is thought to be ready for a new challenge after spending more than four years in Leipzig.

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He has not enjoyed the best of seasons, only starting 14 out of a possible 29 Bundesliga matches thus far.

However, he has remained productive, scoring four goals and providing five assists in those games.

A fully fledged Spain international, he is certainly capable of playing for Barcelona.

He would provide much-needed competition for the likes of Pedri and Ferran Torres, and could be seen as a replacement for Joao Felix - who will return to Atletico Madid in the summer.

It is understood that Olmo has an active release clause of €60 million, which Barca should be able to meet after some sales.

Premier League interest in Dani Olmo

The report also states that Manchester City held talks with Olmo's representatives last week.

City have been heavily linked with Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala, so it seems that they are looking to sign another playmaker.

Manchester United are another team to be linked with Olmo, though they have far more pressing concerns to address- such as centre-back and left-back.

Elsewhere, Chelsea and Tottenham are outsiders in the race to sign the 25-year-old.