Premier League title chasers Liverpool have been reportedly watching Dinamo Zagreb winger Dani Olmo but Barcelona allegedly want him back in La Liga.
Barcelona have received plenty of criticism in recent years with their famed La Masia well drying up. But did the La Liga champions really let one of their most talented youngsters since the Busquetts, Pedro and Messi generation leave without ever making an appearance?
Possibly. Because Dani Olmo has been a revelation in Croatian football this season and he continues to go from strength to strength in the number 7 of Dinamo Zagreb.
In fact, his impressive form has even seen the 20-year-old linked with a move to Liverpool. Calciomercato reported in the Autumn that the Reds were keen and, intriguingly, it was claimed that Olmo was open to a move to Anfield.
But if Liverpool are still keen to bring the Spain U21 international to Merseyside, they should be aware that Olmo would not come cheap.
Calciomercato reported in September that the winger was valued at around £9 million. But, after scoring five goals and producing seven assists this season, inspiring Dinamo into the Europa League round of 16, Olmo’s price-tag has rocketed to £23 million, according to a new update provided by Calciomercato.
Barcelona are desperate to bring Olmo back to the Camp Nou and they have history in this department, see Jordi Alba and Gerard Deulofeu. Borussia Dortmund are reportedly keen, too.
And as long as his star continues to rise, so will his price-tag.
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