Dani Olmo has emerged as Barcelona’s latest transfer target and the deal seems all but imminent. But with a hefty price tag, a questionable fitness record and a profile that seemingly doesn’t solve any of their most pressing issues, the question remains: should Barcelona pull the trigger and bring their lost son back home?

Player & body/mental profile

Dani Olmo is a 26-year-old Spanish international currently playing for RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga. After his recent success at the 2024 European Championship, he seems to be back on Barcelona’s radar as one of the two primary targets thus far in the transfer window. Throughout his stint with the Red Bull side, Olmo has demonstrated immense technical prowess, versatility in deployment and attacking instincts that make him a formidable weapon across the frontline.