Man City’s move for insane €60m-rated Spaniard could be scuppered by Barcelona

• Following their elimination from the Champions League by Real Madrid, Manchester City will shift their primary focus towards defending their Premier League title, while also keeping an eye out for potential transfer opportunities ahead of the summer window.

Pep Guardiola’s relentless pursuit of improvement characterizes his managerial approach, even if it means offloading key players.

As City consider selling players, they are eyeing RB Leipzig’s €60m-rated Spaniard, Dani Olmo, as a potential addition.

However, any interested clubs will need to meet his €60m release clause, as he is contracted with Leipzig until 2027.

Despite City’s interest, Barcelona poses a potential obstacle in their pursuit of Olmo. The La Masia graduate has expressed his desire to leave RB Leipzig, raising the possibility of a return to Barcelona, where he began his career before leaving at the age of 16.

The report mentions that the player’s father and representatives convened with Deco at Barcelona’s training facility on Wednesday morning to explore potential opportunities.

While it’s confirmed they’ve also held discussions with Manchester City executives, the news of Barcelona’s interference is bound to cause some unease at the Etihad Stadium.

Barcelona is facing the imperative to secure several new signings this summer to elevate their performance, especially as they are poised to conclude the season without any silverware. The feasibility of this endeavor remains uncertain due to their financial constraints.

Nevertheless, as long as they remain involved in discussions, Deco and President Joan Laporta will strive to narrow the gap between Barcelona and Real Madrid, both on the field and in terms of club stature.