Trio of Premier League clubs ready to devastate Barcelona after Dani Olmo registration blow

Dani Olmo may not be registered for Barca in January

Premier League giants Manchester United, Arsenal and Manchester City are all reportedly ready to strike in January after Barcelona’s appeal to extend Dani Olmo’s registration was dismissed.

Having only been registered as an emergency measure following Andreas Christensen’s injury, Olmo’s temporary registration will expire on December 31 and Barcelona are not currently in a position to renew it, meaning the player could be available for nothing at the turn of the year.

Barcelona took LaLiga to court in a bid to extend Olmo‘s registration but were unsuccessful, with a judge ruling that the league’s financial regulations were fair and must be followed.

“The aim of authorising the overspend is so that a long-term injury does not undermine the team’s competition, not so that the long-term injury allows the registration of players who exceed the limit with their salary, which Barcelona tried to do,” the court ruled.

Complicating the whole situation further are reports that Olmo’s contract with Barca includes a clause which allows him to walk away on a free transfer if the LaLiga side fail to register him in their squad.

A report in The Times claims that Olmo’s current scenario has seen interest spiral in the Spain international, with United, Arsenal and City all keeping tabs on his situation.

For their part, Barcelona officials continue to stress a commitment to re-registering Olmo and have also pledged to do whatever it takes to keep the talented 26-year-old playmaker.

The next steps to that have been revealed, as Barca will first appeal the court ruling on Monday but are also exploring ways to raise money through new sponsorship deals or investment from directors, which would give them enough financial freedom to register Olmo.

As it stands, though, the attacking midfielder will not be able to play when Barcelona return to action in the Copa del Rey against Barbastro on January 4.

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Latest Barcelona news: Arsenal plotting Kounde swoop / Nico Williams favours Real switch

Arsenal are reportedly planning a blockbuster move for Barcelona star Jules Kounde in the January transfer window, with a big bid prepared for the defender.

The Gunners are in the midst of another Premier League title charge but have their work cut out as they sit third in the table, six points adrift of leaders Liverpool.

Arsenal are keen to back Mikel Arteta in the upcoming transfer windows. A new striker is his priority, but reports suggest that he’s also keen to bring in a new centre-back – with Kounde emerging as a top target.

Meanwhile, Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams remains one of the most sought after attacking players in European football, but it’s reported that he is favouring a move to Real Madrid over main suitors Barcelona in 2025.

The 22-year-old Spain international has been heavily linked with a move to the Catalan giants for some time, while interest also remains from the likes of Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal in England.

However, in an unexpected twist, it has been revealed by Real Madrid Confidencial that he is also keen on joining Real Madrid, despite Barcelona’s clear pursuit of him.

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