Liverpool have joined the race to sign RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Dani Olmo, according to reports in Spain.
Olmo, 26, has been heavily linked with a summer departure amid significant interest from clubs across Europe, and Liverpool are the latest team to express their desire to sign him.
The Spain international has four goals and five assists in 21 Bundesliga games so far this season and the likes of Barcelona, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City are all interested in purchasing him during the upcoming summer transfer window.
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Chelsea are also monitoring Olmo and have shortlisted the RB Leipzig star as a possible replacement for Conor Gallagher, as exclusively reported by FootballTransfers. Gallagher has been one of Mauricio Pochettino’s most important players this campaign, but the England international could be sold in order to raise funds.
In addition, reports in Spain (via Anfield Watch) suggest that Liverpool have joined the race to sign Olmo as they look to bolster their squad ahead of Arne Slot’s arrival.
Slot will replace Jurgen Klopp when the legendary German manager steps down at the end of the current campaign and Liverpool are hoping to sign several star names as they embark on a new era under the Dutchman’s reign.
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Dani Olmo to Liverpool?
Liverpool purchased Dominik Szoboszlai from Leipzig last summer, but recent reports state the Reds will attempt to sign Olmo as they look to improve the options available to Slot.
Olmo is capable of playing as an attacking midfielder or as a winger off either flank and this versatility could be of interest to Liverpool’s incoming manager.
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According to Bild’s Christian Falk, Olmo currently has a release clause worth €60 million included in his Leipzig contract, which runs until 2027.
A return to Barcelona has been mooted for several years, however, which could mean Liverpool find it difficult to finalise a deal this summer.