Man City have moved into pole position to sign RB Leipzig’s Dani Olmo following recent talks over a summer transfer. The Spaniard has been linked with a move to the Etihad Stadium throughout the summer as the 26-year-old had a £51m release clause in his Leipzig contract, but that expired on July 15. The Premier League champions opted not to activate that clause, however, the Manchester club are still interested in the midfielder. According to Football Insider, Man City are now seen as the favourites to sign Olmo during the current transfer window after recent talks regarding a summer move. The English giants face stiff competition from Barcelona and Bayern Munich, but they should not be a problem if City decide they want the player. Barca are looking to sign Olmo’s Spain teammate Nico Williams ahead of the new season and the Catalan club will not be able to afford both given their financial issues. As for Bayern, the German giants have already splashed out €60m on Michael Olise and €56m on Joao Palhinha this summer, which doesn’t leave much room for another big signing. Man City are in a very good place if they decide to move for Olmo but whether they submit an official proposal, remains to be seen. Olmo is a top midfield talent and his ability to play in multiple roles makes him very attractive for managers. The 26-year-old was one of Euro 2024’s standout performers in Germany as he helped Spain win the tournament, finishing as the joint-winner of the Golden Boot with three goals. The Spaniard’s stock is at an all-time high and there is no better time for him to make a move. The Leipzig star has suffered with several injury issues throughout his career and this is a big reason why he hasn’t moved to a big club sooner. Man City would be a very exciting next step for the Euro 2024 winner as Pep Guardiola would certainly take his game to the next level in Manchester.
Manchester City najbliži potpisu RB Leipzigova Danija Olma
Manchester City se ustoličio na najboljoj poziciji za potpisivanje Danija Olma iz RB Leipziga nakon nedavnih razgovora o ljetnom transferu. Španjolac je povezan s Etihad Stadiumom tijekom cijelog ljeta budući da je 26-godišnjak imao 51 milijun funti izlaznu klauzulu u ugovoru s Leipzigom, ali je ista istekla 15. srpnja. Prvaci Premier lige nisu odlučili aktivirati tu klauzulu, međutim, klub iz Manchestera još uvijek je zainteresiran za veznjaka. Prema Football Insideru, Manchester City sada se smatra favoritom za potpisivanje Olma tijekom trenutnog prijelaznog roka nakon nedavnih razgovora o ljetnom transferu. Engleski divovi suočavaju se s jakom konkurencijom od strane Barcelone i Bayerna, ali to ne bi trebao biti problem ako City odluči da žele igrača. Barca traži potpisati Olmovog suigrača iz Španjolske, Nica Williamsa, prije nove sezone i katalonski klub neće moći priuštiti obojicu imajući u vidu njihove financijske probleme. Što se tiče Bayerna, njemački divovi već su potrošili 60 milijuna eura na Michaela Olisea i 56 milijuna eura na Joaoa Palhinhu ovog ljeta, što ne ostavlja puno prostora za još jedan veliki potpis. Manchester City se nalazi na vrlo dobrom mjestu ako odluče krenuti za Olmom, ali hoće li podnijeti službeni prijedlog, ostaje za vidjeti.
Olmo je vrhunski talent u sredini terena, a njegova sposobnost da igra na više pozicija čini ga vrlo privlačnim za menadžere. 26-godišnjak bio je jedan od istaknutih izvođača Eura 2024. u Njemačkoj jer je pomogao Španjolskoj osvojiti turnir, završivši kao su-pobjednik Zlatne kopačke s tri gola. Španjolčeve dionice su na vrhuncu i nema boljeg vremena za njegov prelazak. Zvijezda Leipziga imala je problema s nekoliko ozljeda tijekom karijere i to je veliki razlog zašto nije ranije prešao u veliki klub. Manchester City bio bi vrlo uzbudljiv sljedeći korak za pobjednika Eura 2024. jer bi Pep Guardiola sigurno podigao njegovu igru na višu razinu u Manchesteru.
