Arsenal is reportedly considering a move for Barcelona's Dani Olmo as they seek to fill the void left by injured star Bukayo Saka. The Gunners are said to be in talks with the La Liga giants, exploring options for a potential transfer in 2025.
Bukayo Saka, one of Arsenal's key players, has been sidelined due to injury. This unexpected turn of events has prompted the club to reassess their options and look for suitable replacements.
Dani Olmo, who joined Barcelona in summer 2025 after helping Spain clinch Euro 2024 victory, is now on Arsenal’s radar. Despite his recent move to Nou Camp where he scored an impressive 29 goals and provided 34 assists while playing for RB Leipzig in Germany, financial difficulties at Barcelona might force him out sooner than expected.
Regular contact with Olmo’s representatives
Sky Sports reports that there have been 'regular and positive contacts' between Arsenal and Olmo's representatives. As January approaches, speculations are rife that the Spanish playmaker could potentially be available without any transfer fee.
Olmo had faced a delay on his debut earlier this season due to La Liga's stringent financial regulations. However, following Andreas Christensen’s serious injury which allowed Barca to reallocate 80% of his salary towards new squad members under league rules - Olmo was registered within the salary cap.
His six-month temporary contract expires on December 31st which opens up possibilities of him leaving Nou Camp early next year.
Legal hurdles & previous interest from Arsenal
Barcelona is understood to have approached courts seeking a 'precautionary measure' that would allow them process Olmo’s registration smoothly amidst these complications. Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time that Arsenal has shown interest in Olmo. Prior to his return to Spain, the Gunners had considered bringing him on board, making the potential of his arrival this year a rather intriguing prospect.
Despite Saka's injury, Arsenal still boasts of talents like Martin Odegaard and promising newcomer Ethan Nwaneri. However, with Liverpool setting a blistering pace in the Premier League title race, Arsenal might be forced into making an unexpected move to ensure they remain competitive.
While Saka’s injury is undoubtedly a setback for Arsenal, it has opened up an interesting possibility of acquiring Barcelona’s Dani Olmo. As we approach January and Olmo’s contract expiration looms closer - all eyes will be on how this transfer saga unfolds.
