FC Barcelona remain at the centre of transfer speculation, and the latest development could see one of their high-profile players heading for the exit.
According to Fichajes, the Catalan giants have decided to put Dani Olmo up for sale. While Hansi Flick values the Spaniard’s talent, he reportedly does not see him as a regular starter for next season.
The Barcelona coach believes the team needs players with greater physical reliability, prompting the club to be open to offers amid concrete interest from the Premier League and the Saudi Pro League.
Why Barcelona are considering a sale
Last season, Olmo featured in 39 matches across all competitions, producing a respectable 12 goals and 7 assists. However, these contributions have not been enough to secure a guaranteed starting role in Flick’s plans.
The main obstacle has been his recurring injury problems. Repeated spells on the sidelines have disrupted his rhythm, limited his availability, and made it difficult for him to maintain the consistency needed at the top level. This lack of sustained form has raised doubts within the coaching staff about his long-term role in the team.
Hansi Flick remains appreciative of Olmo’s technical quality, vision, and creativity in the final third. However, the German coach also places a premium on physical reliability, especially in a high-intensity system that demands constant pressing, sharp transitions, and durability over a demanding season. In that regard, Olmo’s availability record has become a genuine concern when shaping the squad for the future.
On top of that, the emergence of Fermin Lopez has been a game-changer. The young midfielder’s exceptional pre-season displays have earned him a likely starting spot.
In addition, Raphinha is capable of taking over the creative role, Marcus Rashford’s arrival strengthens the left wing, and Gavi’s ability to play as a number 10 in Flick’s preferred 4-2-3-1 system further squeezes Olmo’s opportunities.
Financial motives behind the move
Barcelona’s ongoing battle with La Liga’s financial fair play regulations is another driving force. A major sale this summer is seen as essential to register new signings and maintain squad balance.
With Olmo under contract until 2030, the club holds a strong negotiating position. A fee in the region of €60 million is considered realistic, and would help ease financial pressures while freeing up salary space for reinforcements.
Who wants Olmo?
Interest in the 27-year-old is strong. In the Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur have emerged as frontrunners, while the Saudi Pro League is also prepared to table a significant offer.
A move abroad would generate valuable revenue for Barcelona and allow them to reinvest in key areas, potentially even accelerating plans to secure a long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski.
What happens next
While selling Olmo would mean losing a technically gifted and creative player, Barcelona’s hierarchy see the move as a logical step given the financial upside, internal competition, and Flick’s preference for physically reliable options.
With just weeks left in the transfer window, the coming days will be decisive in determining whether the €60m-rated Spanish midfielder remains at Camp Nou or begins a new chapter elsewhere.
