Manchester United appear to have had the chance to sign one of Euro 2024’s biggest stars after two other English clubs pulled out of their deals, while Chelsea failed to make a move for a striker. ‘Atletico Madrid.
Manchester United have secured an upgrade in their pursuit of impressive RB Leipzig and Spain midfielder Dani Olmo.
The playmaker is one of his country’s standout players, having qualified for the Euro 2024 final, where he will face England on Sunday in Berlin.
Olmo scored 3 in La Roja’s knockout rounds, including the winner against France in Tuesday’s semifinals.
His efforts in Germany, after a crusade in Leipzig, have led to United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Barcelona and Bayern Munich showing interest in signing him.
However, journalist Ben Jacobs revealed that City had ruled out a move for the Spanish, while Chelsea were not making an offer for the 26-year-old, Fabrizio Romano reported on Thursday.
In terms of English interest, it has probably paved the way for United to investigate him and bring him to Old Trafford.
However, the ‘red devils’ face the festival of Barcelona and Bayern, who are willing to sign the player this summer.
Catalan giants Barca have entered into talks with the German side about signing Olmo this summer, but their priority remains to seek a deal for Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams.
This gives the Red Devils the chance to upgrade Olmo and take him into their new era under Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Old Trafford, despite reports that PSG’s Xavi Simon would arrive as a possible upgrade to captain Bruno Fernandes. linked to Saudi Arabia.
Olmo hinted at a possible departure from the Red Bull Arena after three and a half years looking for a new challenge abroad.
He prefers to play as a number 10, but can also operate on either wing and would be a deserving addition to the United team.
After leaving Dinamo Zagreb for RB Leipzig in 2020, Olmo has made 148 appearances for the Bundesliga and scored 29 goals.
However, if United need to act, they will have to do so temporarily, as Olmo has a £50. 5m clause that expires on July 15 this year.
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