In an interesting turn of events, Barcelona’s transfer strategy has undergone a significant shift, with the club now fixating on securing Dani Olmo and pressing pause on the Nico Williams deal, having reached a standstill with the young winger.
With efforts to secure Williams amounting to nothing, Barcelona director Deco has shown strong faith in acquiring Olmo in this summer transfer window. According to Matteo Moretto (h/t Reshad Rehman), Barça has decided to go all in with the Euro-winning superstar.
Stalemate with Nico Williams
Despite it being common knowledge that Barcelona were most keen on acquiring Williams’ signature this summer, continuous delays with the Basque winger have caused increasing frustration within the management over at the Catalan side.
The player seems to have mixed intentions about his future as of late. He is inclined towards continuing at his current club despite overly positive reports that emerged not long ago, heavily implying an impending move to Barca for the youngster. Unsurprisingly, his uncertainty has caused a rift in the Balugranes‘ summer plans.
Dani Olmo, on the other hand, has shown great interest in joining the Catalans, urging Barcelona to grant him more attention. With his immense strength as an attacking midfielder and his more than successful run in the Euros this year, Hansi Flick is eager to furnish Barca with his abilities.
Pivotal time for Dani Olmo’s future
Reports indicate that RB Leipzig has recently rejected the latest offer for the former Barcelona player. With the clock ticking, the team is racing to secure his transfer before he resumes training with his current club. They aim to finalize the deal by August 8th.
The offer hangs on the balance of a €60 million demand by Leipzig, including bonuses. A report from COPE states that despite the fervor with which Barca wishes to get ahold of Olmo, they are reluctant to meet this number and are preparing a new counter-deal.
Olmo himself has reportedly reached an agreement for a six-year contract with Barcelona, which comes as no shock to most.
Barcelona are facing challenging times, grappling with a faltering deal for their former priority target, Nico Williams, and an urgent need to secure key transfers during this pre-season tour.
