Premier League heavyweights Liverpool are reportedly willing to trigger the release clause worth €60 million to sign Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig.
According to a report by Die Woche, as relayed by Paisley Gates, Dani Olmo is the subject of interest from Liverpool. The RB Leipzig playmaker is also a target for Barcelona and Manchester City in the summer transfer window. Meanwhile, the Reds are ready to cough up €60 million and trigger the Spanish international’s release clause.
The Dani Olmo story
Dani Olmo has been one of the best players in the Bundesliga since joining RB Leipzig from Dinamo Zagreb in January 2020. Fitness issues have threatened to derail Olmo’s spell at the Red Bull Arena. However, he has made his mark whenever he has been fit and available to take the field for Die Roten Bullen.
The 26-year-old has turned out nearly 150 times thus far for RB Leipzig while chipping in with 29 goals and 34 assists. In addition, Olmo has been integral to Spain’s run to the UEFA Euro 2024 final, amassing three goals and two assists in six appearances thus far while having the chance to win the Golden Boot. Meanwhile, the player’s progress has not gone unnoticed, alerting high-profile clubs like Barcelona, Manchester City, and Liverpool.
A man in demand
The Spanish international is a top target for Barcelona in the summer transfer window. While Olmo primarily prefers to reprise central roles, he can also play on either flank. So, he is an option worth considering for Barcelona. However, his release clause of €60 million complicates matters for the Blaugrana.
Meanwhile, Manchester City’s interest in Dani Olmo is understandable. The Premier League champions have the financial strength to afford a deal worth €60 million to sign the 26-year-old Spaniard. In addition, Pep Guardiola is an admirer of his qualities.
The latest report has revealed that Liverpool will be ready to cough up €60 million and trigger Dani Olmo’s release clause. The Spanish international can be a long-term offensive solution for the Merseyside club amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term futures of Mohamed Salah and Luis Diaz.
In addition, Liverpool and RB Leipzig share a healthy working relationship, with the Reds signing Dominik Szoboszlai from the Bundesliga club last summer. So, it will be interesting to see if a deal to sign Olmo sees the light of day amid his links with Barcelona and Manchester City.
