Manchester City is reportedly interested in RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Dani Olmo, as reported by the Daily Mail. The English tabloid has mentioned that Manchester United and Real Madrid are also in the race to sign the Spanish international, along with other clubs like Chelsea and Tottenham.
Opinions among fans are divided on whether Manchester City should pursue a deal for Olmo. Some fans believe that he would be a great addition to the team due to his versatility and skill, while others are concerned about his injury record.
Olmo has faced a challenging season, missing a significant portion of the campaign due to knee and shoulder injuries. This season is not the first time he has been sidelined for an extended period, as he has also struggled with injuries in his previous two seasons at Leipzig.
Despite his injury woes, Olmo remains a target for many clubs due to a release clause in his contract that will come into effect this summer. Any club can secure his services for €60m (£51m). Manchester City’s Director of Football Txiki Begiristain has a history of taking advantage of such clauses, as seen with previous signings like Jack Grealish, Rodri, and Erling Haaland.
While some fans believe that Olmo could thrive under Pep Guardiola’s management, others are wary of his injury-prone nature. City will have to weigh the risks and benefits of pursuing a deal for the talented midfielder, especially with other targets like Wirtz and Musiala also on their radar. It remains to be seen if Manchester City will make a move for Olmo in the upcoming transfer window.
