According to a new report from Mundo Deportivo, FC Barcelona are preparing a second offer to bring in Red Bull Leipzig's attacking midfielder Olmo. Previously, Barcelona's first offer - which included a fixed transfer fee of €40 million and a €20 million floating clause, and was scheduled to be paid in four installments (€10 million each) - had been definitively rejected by Leipzig. This result has not made Barcelona give up the pursuit of Olmo, on the contrary, they are actively adjusting their strategy, in order to be able to impress Leipzig and facilitate the transfer.
While waiting for a decision on the future of midfielder Nico, Barcelona continue to press ahead with the negotiation process for Olmo. Last weekend, a new round of contact was made between Barcelona and Leipzig, but the two sides are still at odds over how the transfer fee will be paid. Barcelona is still not willing to pay a one-time transfer fee of up to 60 million euros, but prefers to pay in installments or add more floating clauses linked to the player's performance.
Olmo's technical characteristics and versatile attributes have undoubtedly attracted Barcelona's attention. As a player who can play in multiple attacking positions such as left and right wingers, center forward (No.9 position) and shadow winger, Olmo's joining will greatly enrich Barcelona's attacking tactical options. Especially in the current situation where the team is facing a lack of firepower, Olmo's ability to score and assist will undoubtedly add new vitality to Barcelona's front line.
In addition, Olmo has received extremely high praise from Barcelona's current technical director, Deco. Deco believes that Olmo is a player with great potential and talent, and his versatility and excellent reading of the game will bring Barcelona unprecedented tactical flexibility. With Deco's strong recommendation, Barcelona's senior management is full of confidence and expectation for Olmo's transfer prospect.
