Arsenal knocks on Dani Olmo's door

The Gunners are interested in signing the FC Barcelona attacking midfielder.

Javier Parra Peña | 26 Sep 2026 | 01.00
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Arsenal is considering the signing of Dani Olmo due to Barcelona's financial needs.
Arsenal is considering the signing of Dani Olmo due to Barcelona's financial needs.

Arsenal is interested in signing Dani Olmo, a midfielder from FC Barcelona, in January. The upcoming Arsenal transfer market will focus on strengthening their squad rotation to compete for both the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League.

As confirmed by TEAMtalk, football market agents have proposed the deal to the London board and the rest of the Premier League's Big Six, taking advantage of Barcelona's willingness to consider offers to fund defensive signings.

Arsenal considers signing Dani Olmo due to FC Barcelona's financial needs

FC Barcelona's plans with Fermín López and the target Alessandro Bastoni

The FC Barcelona sports management values the Spanish international but the increased role of Fermín López in the attacking midfield has reduced the dependency on the 28-year-old player. The Barcelona board plans to sell assets to raise funds and target Inter Milan's defender Alessandro Bastoni.

Although the attacking midfielder's transfer value is high for winter structures, Barcelona's need to balance its finances opens the door to negotiations in January.

Competition from Bayern Munich and alternatives in Saudi Arabia

Arsenal is not the sole team aware of the Spanish player's situation. Bayern Munich is considering his profile for the attack without disrupting Michael Olise's or Jamal Musiala's positions, while also monitoring Florian Wirtz at Liverpool and Kai Havertz in London.

Additionally, in the Saudi Professional League, Al-Hilal's president, Richard Hughes, is monitoring the player's progress to decide on a formal offer early next year. Dani Olmo's authorized agents will maintain contact with Arsenal's board throughout November 2026.

If the attacking midfielder's interest in leaving Barcelona is confirmed, Arsenal's board will prepare an offer in the upcoming winter transfer market to sign Dani Olmo and enhance their squad rotation in both midfield and attack.

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