Manchester City gears up for a major rebuild as they target Barcelona’s dynamic 26-year-old playmaker to seamlessly fill the void left by Kevin De Bruyne.
Kevin De Bruyne wrapped up an incredible 10-year chapter at the Etihad after the club decided not to extend his contract. The Belgian star faced recurring fitness issues this season, marking the end of an unforgettable era at the club.
City now eyes Dani Olmo as the ideal successor. The Barcelona playmaker, who dazzled at RB Leipzig, joined Barca last summer in a reported £51m move that sent shockwaves through the transfer market.
Guardiola praises Olmo’s incisive ability to slice through defenses. His knack for creating scoring opportunities and chipping in with assists fits perfectly with the high-tempo City style. The 26-year-old also shines as both a No10 and a left winger.
City has tracked Olmo’s progress since his days at RB Leipzig. Meanwhile, Barcelona encountered registration hurdles for him on two occasions due to strict salary cap constraints—a challenge the Catalan club continues to grapple with.
Olmo now carries an estimated price tag of approximately £50m (€58.5m/$64m), a figure that fotnet24.net notes City appears ready to match. His market value clearly reflects his impressive contributions on the pitch.
Additional reports link Florian Wirtz and Charles De Ketelaere with a move to City. Wirtz tops Guardiola’s wishlist, although Bayer Leverkusen reportedly expects as much as £109m for his signature.
City also eyes talent from Aston Villa, harboring serious hopes to secure a top performer from the Premier League side. With Ilkay Gundogan, 34, potentially set for an exit as his contract nears its end, fans eagerly follow every development in this dynamic transfer window.
