Dani Olmo, a 26-year-old midfielder, honed his skills in Barcelona’s lower divisions and moved to Dinamo Zagreb without moving up to the first team.He made a total of 124 appearances for Croatia, scoring 34 goals and assisting 28 in impressive numbers, before making the step up to RB Leipzig in the winter of 2022.
He also secured a regular place at the German club. Although he missed many games last season due to injury, he scored eight goals and five assists in 25 games throughout the Bundesliga and Champions League. He was selected for Spain at EURO 2024 this summer, where he scored three goals and was the top scorer.
Strong clubs had been interested in the former Barcelona midfielder before the tournament, and his performance at the EURO has made him even more popular.
According to Spanish outlet Diario AS, Liverpool are seriously considering acquiring the 26-year-old midfielder with a €60 million release clause and may exercise the clause, which expires soon.
In addition to Premier League sides such as Manchester City and Manchester United, Bayern Munich, old club Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are also interested, which could lead to an epic offer war at the last minute.
Is there a future for the dexterous and clever player who, as an attacking midfielder, can effortlessly play in multiple positions, including up top and on the left and right wing, to land at Anfield…?