In the current soccer transfer market, a stalemate surrounding the transfer fee between FC Barcelona and Red Bull Leipzig for midfielder Olmo is continuing to fester. Barcelona have shown strong interest in Olmo and have sent an offer containing a fixed transfer fee of €40 million and a €20 million floating clause, however this proposal has been firmly rejected by Leipzig. Leipzig insist that Olmo's value far exceeds this amount and are demanding a fixed transfer fee of 60 million euros, emphasizing that this price is based on the player's outstanding performance in the Europa League as well as his actual value on the pitch.
Negotiations between the two sides have thus reached a stalemate, with the Barcelona side seemingly seeking more flexibility in the way the transfer fee is paid, hoping to reduce the financial pressure in the short term by paying it in installments or linking it to other conditions. Leipzig, however, preferred to receive a one-off cash payment for the majority of the transfer fee to ensure the club's financial stability.
At the same time, Bayern Munich and other European giants have also shown strong interest in Olmo, and their entry into the mix has certainly intensified the transfer battle. Olmo's agent team is also closely monitoring the situation, and they need to consider the player's personal career development, while at the same time obtaining the most favorable transfer conditions for the player.