“I want him” – Manchester City set to hijack £51m attacker who Enzo Maresca also wanted
It has been claimed that Chelsea is interested in signing a Bundesliga attacking midfield player this summer.
But it’s also believed that Manchester City is interested in him, which could make things much more difficult for Chelsea.
The Blues have already signed Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Guiu, and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, indicating that they are having a busy summer.
In addition, Estevao Willian and Chelsea have reached an agreement for Willian to join the team in 2019.
They still look keen to add another attacker to their squad, though. It has been claimed that Chelsea are interested in Karim Adeyemi.
Manchester City and Chelsea have Bundesliga star on their radar
Adeyemi is not the only attacker from the Bundesliga who Chelsea appear to be looking at right now.
However, if they want to sign him this summer, it looks like they may have to see off competition from Pep Guardiola and City.
According to GiveMeSport, Chelsea are interested in RB Leipzig’s Dani Olmo.
But the same outlet has also claimed that City are tempted to trigger the £51m release clause in Olmo’s contract.
The Blues may need to get a move on, then, if they really want to sign him in this transfer window. Of course, there is only so much both clubs can do right now, with the Spain international currently at the Euros.
Dani Olmo’s stats at Euro 2024
Nico Williams and Lamine Yamal are the Spain players who have been in the headlines during Euro 2024.
Olmo, though, also deserves a lot of credit for his country’s success in the tournament.
In the four games that the 26-year-old has played, he has scored two goals and provided two assists. What makes that even more impressive is the fact that Olmo only started one of those four matches.
According to WhoScored, the Leipzig star is also completing three dribbles per game, which is the highest average in Luis de la Fuente’s squad.
His performances at Euro 2024 alone show how dangerous of a attacker he can be. It is no surprise that both City and Chelsea have him on their radar.