Man United enter the race for in-demand Leipzig forward Dani Olmo who has a £52m release clause this summer – but face competition from Real Madrid, Man City, Chelsea and Tottenham
- The 25-year-old scored during Spain’s 3-3 draw against Brazil on Tuesday evening
- A number of Man United’s Premier League rivals have also been following his progress
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Manchester United and Real Madrid are among the clubs eyeing Dani Olmo this summer.
The 25-year-old Spain international continues to excel at Red Bull Leipzig and has a release clause that comes into play this summer when he can leave for £52 million.
Olmo played for Spain against Brazil on Tuesday evening, where he was deployed in the number ten position and scored an excellent individual goal. He dribbled through Brazil’s defense before finishing with a curling left-foot shot to give Spain a 2–0 lead in their 3–0 draw. 3 draw at Bernabeu.
He started the season with a hat-trick for Leipzig against Bayern Munich in the German Super Cup and his performances continued to attract scouts from Europe’s elite clubs.
Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham are also among the clubs who continue to monitor Olmo’s progress, especially with his ability to play on the wing as well as alongside the striker.
RB Leipzig striker Dani Olmo is on Man United’s radar as they prepare to hunt for attacking options
The Spain international’s contract with the Bundesliga includes a £52 million release clause
Sir Jim Racliffe will be keen to strengthen United’s squad on the park in the summer window
Olmo signed a new contract last June that runs until 2027, but the clause means a number of suitors are now assessing whether he can fit into their summer plans.
United are assessing targets across Europe as they look to improve attacking and creative options and Olmo will inevitably be an interesting player depending on their budget and who leaves in the summer.
Real are expected to sign Kylian Mbappe this summer and will welcome the Brazilian’s arrival at Kendrick in July. They may also have to make a bid for Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies, which would hit finances, but president Florentino Perez remains open to adding Spain’s best players to his glittering squad if it becomes financially viable.
United are looking for a centre-forward, centre-back and wing-back, plus a central midfielder, this summer. A lot will also depend on who leaves.
