Manchester City may find themselves in a position to take advantage of Dani Olmo’s precarious situation at Barcelona following recent developments. After his summer transfer from RB Leipzig for £51 million, La Liga announced on New Year’s Eve that Barcelona had not met the necessary conditions to maintain Olmo’s registration. Consequently, his name has been removed from La Liga’s website, leaving his future uncertain.

Olmo expressed his disappointment at the news by posting a broken heart emoji on social media, indicating his desire to remain at Barcelona despite the complications. Reports suggest that his contract includes a clause allowing him to become a free agent if Barcelona cannot extend his registration.

Barcelona is determined to resolve these financial issues, especially given Olmo’s significant contributions, including his standout performances during Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph. However, if they fail to address their financial restrictions, other clubs could seize the opportunity.

Manchester City is rumored to be monitoring the situation closely. Given their need for reinforcements, Olmo’s potential availability—especially if he becomes a free agent—could make him an attractive target, particularly since he would be £51 million cheaper than in the summer.

Pep Guardiola has long admired Olmo, dating back to a Champions League encounter with Dinamo Zagreb in 2019, where Olmo scored in a 4-1 victory for City. Guardiola praised him as a “top player” with a “bright future,” fueling ongoing transfer speculation.

Before joining Barcelona, Olmo acknowledged City’s stature, stating, “Man City are a big club — one of the biggest in the world,” while expressing his happiness at Leipzig.

City’s reluctance to pursue Olmo last summer was largely due to his release clause, but now, if the situation allows, they could explore a transfer. However, just because Olmo may be available does not guarantee he will end up at the Etihad, making this a potentially complicated transfer scenario.