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Arsenal Linked With Barcelona’s Dani Olmo as Odegaard Concerns Grow

The reported interest could force Barcelona to choose between selling Olmo for a sizable fee or keeping him on an improved contract.

Overview

  • Spanish and English outlets reported on May 31 and June 1 that Arsenal have identified Dani Olmo as a possible alternative to captain Martin Ødegaard.
  • Several reports cite a potential transfer valuation of roughly €60 million but there has been no official bid, agreement, or club confirmation.
  • A June 1 post by X user Enric Canyellas claimed Olmo was 'close to signing' with Arsenal but that claim has not been independently verified.
  • Barcelona-linked reporting says the club prefers to keep Olmo and may offer him a contract extension rather than sell him this summer.
  • Olmo is a versatile Spain international with double-figure goal contributions this season and his earlier wage concessions plus Barça’s tight finances mean the club faces a clear financial and sporting choice.