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Barcelona dealt blow in Dani Olmo pursuit with RB Leipzig holding firm on demands for Euro 2024 star

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The attacking midfielder, who had a terrific outing with Spain at Euro 2024, has been linked with a move to Barcelona this summer. However, the Catalan giants are yet to seal a move for the player despite bidding twice for him with his current club RB Leipzig.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Blaugrana reportedly placed an initial bid of €40 million (£34m/$44m) plus an additional €20m (£17m/$22m) in variables which was <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/barcelona-rejected-rb-leipzig-not-satisfied-with-massive-dani-olmo-bid-despite-verbal-agreement-with-spain-star/blt3ec164a85e21881f#cs8edb790c0bd5cc3a" target="_blank">promptly turned down by the Germans</a> which forced them to come up with a second offer of €47m (£40m/$51m) fixed, plus €3m (£2.5m/$3m) based on the player’s game appearances, and an additional €10m (£8.5m/$11m) in potential bonuses for future titles. However, <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/leipzig-exige-mejor-oferta-o-106564448" target="_blank">Sport</a> now reports that the Bundesliga side is unwilling to let their star player leave unless their demand of €60m (£53m/$65m) is met.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-dani-olmo-rejected-offer-rb-leipzig-release-clause/blt1da52b698b2b4436#csa8f78e246e3a2836" target="_blank">Barcelona too are unlikely to raise their offer</a> despite Leipzig's firmness, however, it is believed that the 26-year-old wants a move to Camp Nou this summer and his preference will be respected by the Red Bulls.

DID YOU KNOW?

Hansi Flick's side are back in Spain after their <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-pre-season-2024-tour-fixtures-results-tickets-watch/blt0c72df7089cf4ac7#cs54eb2cb92931d711" target="_blank">pre-season tour in the United States</a>. They will play a final friendly match at home against AS Monaco before kicking off the new 2024/25 season.

WHAT NEXT FOR BARCELONA?

Barcelona dealt blow in Dani Olmo pursuit with RB Leipzig holding firm on demands for Euro 2024 star | Goal.com English Saudi Arabia

RB Leipzig have informed Barcelona that they will not let Dani Olmo leave unless their demand of €60m (£53m/$65m) is met.