German giants demand €80 million from Barcelona to sign summer target

Barcelona have been told that it might take a massive sum of €80 million if they wish to re-sign former La Masia prospect Dani Olmo in the summer, reports Sky Germany (h/t Fichajes).

The Spaniard spent seven years on the club’s books between 2007 and 2014 before departing for Croatian giants Dinamo Zagreb at a very young age. He made rapid strides at the club, soon establishing himself as one of the most exciting young players in Europe.

RB Leipzig were able to capture his signing in January 2020 from which point on, he has continued to enhance his reputation. His growth and development in Croatia and Germany have drawn Barcelona’s attention towards him.

The Blaugrana were interested in signing Olmo from Leipzig last summer but were rebuffed in their approach. Talks were believed to be continuing in the background but the aforementioned report claims that the Bundesliga giants never sat down to negotiate with the La Liga giants as they see him as an integral part of the team.

Olmo has a contract with RB Leipzig that runs until the summer of 2024. His market value stands at €50 million and as per the report, the German giants would at least want a sum of €80 million in order to consider selling their prized asset.

Barcelona have a wealth of attacking options already at their disposal. But Olmo is a player who can offer something different with his technical quality and versatility. However, the price tag that RB Leipzig have placed on him would make a deal very difficult especially considering that the Catalans are eyeing a swoop for Erling Haaland in the summer.

So, it remains to be seen if the Blaugrana can convince the Bundesliga bigwigs to lower their asking price for the Spanish international come summer.