Barcelona Prioritizes Nico Williams and Dani Olmo in Summer Transfer Targets

While Barcelona is prioritizing efforts to sign Nico Williams, they are also actively pursuing one of their top targets for the summer transfer window: Dani Olmo. The club's sporting director, Deco, has been assigned the task of finalizing the signing of the 26-year-old attacker, who showcased exceptional form for Spain at Euro 2024.

RB Leipzig is willing to sell Dani Olmo if they receive an offer around €60 million, which was his previous release clause. Reports suggest that Barcelona matched this amount, but their offer was turned down. Barcelona proposed an upfront payment of €40 million, with an additional €20 million in instalments. However, Leipzig rejected this arrangement, preferring a larger immediate payment.

Despite Barcelona's well-documented financial struggles, they remain determined to secure their transfer targets. Deco is continuing negotiations to ensure that Olmo returns to Catalonia this summer. Barcelona's initial offer of €40 million plus €20 million in variables was rejected, as RB Leipzig demands more money upfront. Nevertheless, Barcelona is committed to the operation and will persist in their efforts.

Interestingly, Barcelona has already committed to spending €118 million this summer on Olmo (€60 million) and Williams (€58 million), even without significant funds from player sales. This hefty expenditure comes at a time when the club urgently needs a new defensive midfielder, raising questions about the necessity of signing Olmo, given their financial constraints.

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