Manchester United hopes of signing 'exceptional midfielder' dashed by agent revelation- report

Manchester United have been linked with a move for Spanish midfielder Dani Olmo.

Olmo joined Barcelona last summer, but the club could only register him temporarily until December 31 due to financial constraints.

The Catalan giants now risk losing the Spain international for free if they cannot reregister him with La Liga.

To address their financial challenges, Barcelona have reportedly submitted documentation to La Liga regarding the sale of VIP seats at the Spotify Camp Nou.

This move is expected to help the club meet the financial conditions required to retain Olmo and forward Pau Victor.

Barcelona have now received a major boost in their quest to keep the ‘exceptional midfielder‘.

Olmo’s agent, Andy Bara, told journalist Fabrizio Romano that Olmo remains committed to Barcelona and is not considering an exit.

Although no credible reports suggest United are interested in Olmo, he has been on their radar in the past.

This has sparked talk that the Red Devils might revisit their interest, given Barcelona’s financial uncertainties.

Olmo would be a good fit for Man United

Man United are in dire need of reinforcements, and signing Olmo for free could be a game-changer given the club’s current financial limitations.

The former RB Leipzig star is primarily an attacking midfielder, making him well-suited to play as one of the two number-tens in manager Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 formation.

Olmo consistently makes himself available as an offensive threat for Barcelona, ranking in the 73rd percentile among attacking midfielders for most touches this season.

The 26-year-old has a knack for scoring, with five goals in 11 league games this season, placing him in the 79th percentile among attacking midfielders for goals scored.

Although he has yet to register an assist in the league, he has created four big chances, with only three Barcelona players outperforming him in this area.

Olmo is also valuable defensively. Among Barcelona midfielders, only Marc Casado and Pedri average more tackles per game.

He excels in aerial duels, a rare skill for a player of his profile. He ranks in the 61st percentile for aerial duels won among attacking midfielders, making him a versatile asset.

However, signing Olmo comes with risks. He has struggled with injuries throughout his career, and the physical demands of the Premier League could exacerbate these issues.

He has missed eight games for club and country due to injuries this term. He was sidelined for 29 matches last season.

Despite these concerns, Olmo’s talent and versatility make him an attractive prospect.

But for now, his commitment to Barcelona and their efforts to retain him suggest United have little chance of signing him.

Stats from sofascore.com, fotmob.com and transfermarkt.com.

Article written by Henry Thornton .