The 4 stars of FC Barcelona who could go out to sign Dani Olmo

FC Barcelona has been following Dani Olmo for several years and has decided that this is the time to go after him and sign him. After his good season at Leipzig, crowned by a brutal Euro Cup, at the Camp Nou they see the Spaniard ready to take the leap in level that was always expected of him. The Catalan, as it could not be otherwise, is delighted with the possibility of returning to what was his home when he was still a child, so he will be able to make things easier when negotiating. However, his transfer is another story and the price at which he leaves Germany will have to be decided by his club.

Those from Red Bull seem willing to negotiate the sale of the one from Terrassa, but they will not give him a free gift. The Germans usually make very good sales, earning a lot of money, and with the playmaker they hope to continue with that formula. Therefore, taking into account that his termination clause was 60 million euros, it seems difficult for them to let him leave for less than 50, on the low side. In that sense, although Barça is going to return to the 1/1 rule at any time and will be able to sign normally, it seems that there will be no margin to spend the 58 'kilos' that Nico Williams costs, the great culé priority, and also whatever it costs Dani. For this reason, the feeling is that the arrival of the Egarense depends on the exits that there may be.

Possible sales of Barça

FC Barcelona has very few footballers who a priori have the non-transferable sign. Only Lamine Yamal, Gavi, Pedri, Pau Cubarsí, Ter Stegen and perhaps Fermín López, who the club sees enormous potential yet to be discovered, have that privilege. All the other players, including 'heavyweights' like Ronald Araújo, now out after undergoing surgery for his thigh injury; Frenkie de Jong, also recovering from injury; Ilkay Gündogan or Robert Lewandowski are for sale if a powerful offer arrives for them.

It should be noted, however, that two of the names mentioned, that of the Uruguayan and that of the Dutch, will not appear this summer. Although both of their contracts expire in 2026 and at the moment they refuse to renew, the injuries of both of them mean that it is unlikely that anyone will want to pay a significant amount for them now. The only way in which Barça would transfer them would be in exchange for a very large sum of money, surely never less than 80 million euros. Since that is not going to happen, both seem to be out of the market and there are others who have options to leave to make room for Olmo. Once this is clarified, these would be the 7 players who could leave the Camp Nou to 'pay' for the signing of the Spanish international.

Andreas Christensen

The Dane came to Barcelona for free in 2022 from Chelsea. His performance as a center back in the first season was 'top' and that is why it was expected that he would perform at a very high level again as a defender in the second. However, the team's needs led Xavi to opt for him as a midfielder and that was where he played practically the entire second half of the campaign. He is a team player and getting rid of him would not be the most advisable, but the club may have to make some sacrifice.

Market value and possible sale

Christensen has a value of 40 million euros, so if someone paid that amount for him it would practically pay for Olmo's entire signing. It must also be taken into account that when all the money from the transfer arrives free, it would be benefits, something that in a context like the current one is key to deciding whether to undertake the sale or not.

Ilkai Gundogan

The German was one of Barça's best players last season and no one should have any complaints about him. He is a born competitor, he has more experience than anyone and, in football terms, despite his 33 years of age, he continues to make a difference with the ball at the base and especially in three quarters of the field, where he brings out his brutal vision of the game. He still has the 'rope' for one or two more years at a high level, but the reality is that his best years have already passed, and Olmo, who can also play inside and who stands out as a midfielder, could be a better bet than him. .

Market value and possible sale

It is difficult to know how much the German could cost due to his age, but he has a market value of 15 million. Hansi Flick would have already given the green light to his possible sale if a reasonable proposal arrived, although no one has yet arrived to negotiate for him. Arabia may be the solution and offer 15 or 20 'kilos', which would be a more than positive transfer considering that he arrived for free and that in October he will be 34 years old. In addition, he is the third highest paid player on the squad, earning more than 9 million net, so the salary savings would be important and would also bring the Spanish international's arrival enormously closer.

Raphinha

The winger, who alternated between left and right throughout last year, despite the criticism he received from a sector of the fans, had a good campaign, especially on a statistical level. He finished with 10 goals and 13 assists in 37 games, so he scored or assisted in 23 games in total, remaining blank in only 14. The problem the Brazilian has is called Lamine Yamal, who has taken over his position and that forced him to adapt to his left foot to continue being a starter. This season, however, that band will no longer be free if the Catalans end up signing Nico Williams, so the situation of the 'Canarinho' international is uncertain to say the least.

Market value and possible sale

Raphinha was by no means an economic reinforcement, since the Blaugrana paid almost 60 million for him just two years ago. This means that you still have to continue paying amortization for the operation, so the income from a sale would not be all profits. The player seems not to want to leave, but the club could put pressure on him in case an offer of more than 70 'kilos' arrives for him before the market closes. It was said that in Arabia they could offer 100 million, but the feeling is that the footballer will not leave Europe right now no matter how much money they offer him. Even so, if he could be transferred for around 70, Olmo would surely be signed the next day.

Koundé

If there is a player who has vindicated himself at Barça during this last year, it has been Jules. The Frenchman did not give his best level in his first season and alternated great performances with very poor ones. Furthermore, he became fed up with playing as a winger and threatened not to do so anymore. However, he reflected, he realized the team's needs and this last year, despite not having won anything, he has been close to his most 'prime' version both when he has been on the wing, which has been in most of occasions, like when he has played as a center back. With France he has once again confirmed his great form, being surely the best of the team in the Euro Cup. Therefore, if there is a time to sell the defender, it is now, when he once again has an unbeatable lineup throughout the continent.

Market value and possible sale

Barcelona paid Sevilla around 50 million for him in 2022. Right now, according to 'Transfermarkt' his value is 45, having dropped from the 50 he had before the Euro. It doesn't make any sense, since his level in the tournament was quite 'top' on the side, but according to this website that's how it is. However, the Barcelona club knows that it can get more than 45 for him and therefore if proposals close to 60 arrive they will be heard, and if the footballer is willing to leave it is more than likely that they will even be accepted despite his indisputable quality and level. It would be a necessary sacrifice to sign Olmo.