United and City have both been battling with a move for RB Leipzig star Dani Olmo
Spain and RB Leipzig attacker Dani Olmo celebrates.
Spain and RB Leipzig attacker Dani Olmo has impressed at Euro 2024
Manchester United have been credited with an interest in RB Leipzig’s attacking midfielder Dani Olmo, and they could be set to do battle with neighbours Manchester City for his signature.
According to a report by FootballTransfers, United are ‘interested’ in signing the Spanish international, who has taken EURO 2024 by storm this summer.
Olmo, 26, has scored three goals and registered two assists in the tournament and has played a key role in Spain setting up a European Championship final clash with England in Berlin on Sunday.
The former Dinamo Zagreb star also scored eight goals and registered five assists for Leipzig last term and it is reported that Bayern Munich are also interested in him this summer.
Olmo has long been linked with a move to Man City and has even been touted as a potential replacement for Kevin De Bruyne at the Etihad Stadium, amid reports linking the Belgian international with a move to the Saudi Pro League.
But now United could beat their rivals to his signature, which would prevent them from resolving one of their major transfer priorities. However, both clubs will need to move fast before Leipzig are able to charge astronomical figures for Olmo, who is under contract at the Red Bull Arena until the summer of 2027.
Olmo has a £51million release clause in his contract which expires on Saturday, July 20. The clause had initially been set to expire on Monday, July 15, but the date has been extended because of Spain securing their passage through to Sunday’s EURO 2024 final.
The EURO 2024 Golden Boot is in Olmo’s sights on Sunday, as well as winning the European Championship title, with the RB Leipzig star one of six players with three goals to his name. He currently leads the charts, though, by virtue of his two assists although England’s Harry Kane also has the trophy in his sights with three goals to his name, too.
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Dani Olmo first goal for Spain
Manchester United have been linked with Spanish international, Dani Olmo, for quite some time and the latest reports are intriguing.
Back in May, we covered a story via MD stating that the Red Devils have initiated a move to lure the RB Leipzig playmaker.
The latest reports indicate Olmo would be willing to secure a move to Manchester United in the summer transfer window.
According to an exclusive story covered by GMS, the La Roja star is open to joining the Old Trafford outfit to play in the Premier League.
Man Utd have a better chance of luring the Spaniard because Man City may not move for him as De Bruyne is set to stay. Moreover, Chelsea are not even in the race.
The news source claim that Olmo’s current deal with Leipzig has a clause worth £52million which is due to expire next week on Monday.
However, according to The Sun, the valuation of the clause is £55million and since Spain have reached the final of the European Championships, five extra days have been given for United to activate the termination clause.
Olmo is definitely a contender for the Player of the Tournament prize at the Euros. He has only started two games in the competition and directly contributed in 5 goals (3 goals and 2 assists).
The 26-year-old attacker has found the net in every single knockout round. Will he score in the final against England? We shall see.
In your opinion, should Manchester United bid £55million to sign Dani Olmo?
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