FC Barcelona will experience a fairly lively transfer window. The work of Deco and his trusted men will be structured around two main projects. First, the central defender position, with Alessandro Bastoni (Inter) as target number 1. Then, the number 9 position, where Barça wants to strike hard to find a galactic to replace Robert Lewandowski. The Catalan press explained that even despite a complex financial situation, the reigning Spanish champion planned to invest significantly in these two positions, with a budget of 130 million euros set aside. Not counting additional files like the one leading to Marcus Rashford for example.
And to fill the coffers a little more, there could also be departures. Marc Casado, who does not really have his place in such a competitive sector as the industry, is thus one of the main candidates for a big sale. It is also said that the club will not retain players like Alejandro Baldé, Jules Koundé or Frenkie de Jong in the event of a big offer, particularly from England.
Olmo says no to everyone
What is certain is that Blaugrana players are popular on the market and that many offers will arrive, even for players who are not a priori on the market. Earlier this week, the Spanish press mentioned a pronounced interest from Saudi Arabia in Dani Olmo, who arrived in Catalonia for 60 million euros in the summer of 2024. Well, as indicated Sporta proposal arrived on the desk of the player, author of 7 goals and 7 assists in 25 La Liga matches this season. Al Qadisiyah even offered him a golden contract.
Indeed, he would have received 40 million euros net over four seasons. Much more than what he perceives in Catalonia. But Dani Olmo said no, since his only objective is to stay at Barça. The media also indicates that he was approached by English clubs… as well as in Ligue 1. Without revealing the name of the French club(s) interested. But with a contract that runs until 2030, a status as a confirmed player at the highest level and a transfer worth 60 million euros less than two years ago, it is obvious that his price is only within the reach of one club in France…
