Guardiola wants to sign the former Barcelona player for €100m

Kevin De Bruyne’s unfortunate injury has dealt a significant blow to Manchester City, as the talented Belgian midfielder will be sidelined for a considerable period of three to four months. The need for surgical intervention has compelled De Bruyne to miss out on the European Super Cup victory against Sevilla and return home to Antwerp for his operation.

Guardiola now faces the daunting task of compensating for De Bruyne’s absence before the closure of the transfer market at the end of August. Sport, the renowned Catalan newspaper, reports that the Spanish coach is keen on securing the services of a former Barcelona player.

According to esteemed Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Guardiola has expressed his desire for Manchester City to pursue a deal for Spanish sensation Dani Olmo from Leipzig. The potential transfer is expected to cost the English club a substantial sum ranging between 80 and 100 million euros.

Olmo, who recently shone by scoring a hat-trick against Bayern Munich in the German Super Cup final, has gradually risen in importance at Leipzig. At the age of 25, he finds himself in a prime moment of his career, making a move to a “big club” an enticing prospect.

However, Leipzig is unlikely to make his departure an easy task, as the striker signed a lucrative contract extension until 2027, solidifying his position as the highest-paid player in the team.

While Olmo has long been on Barcelona’s radar during previous transfer windows, the club’s interest in him has been relatively restrained. Leipzig’s enticing offer and his own flourishing development in Germany led him to embark on a new chapter in his career. Nevertheless, Olmo has never concealed his aspiration to return to Barcelona and thrive at the illustrious Camp Nou. Prior to his contract renewal, he possessed an attainable release clause of €30m.

Having embarked on his journey as a young player in Croatia after departing Barcelona, Olmo’s growth has been remarkable. His current spell at Leipzig has allowed him to flourish, demonstrating his potential on a grand stage.