Dani Olmo might leave Barcelona for free in January

Posted : 18 December 2024

Barcelona may be forced to let winger Dani Olmo leave for free due to their ongoing financial issues, according to reports. The 26-year-old, who joined the club in a £50 million deal from RB Leipzig in August, is at risk of being banned from playing for the team if they cannot resolve their registration issues. Olmo was temporarily registered after a long-term injury to defender Andreas Christensen, but his emergency status will expire at the end of the year, leaving Barcelona with limited time to find a permanent solution.

If Barcelona fails to resolve the situation, Olmo would be unable to play for the club, effectively leaving him free to leave without a transfer fee. The Spanish giants have struggled financially, and this could be another setback in their attempt to rebuild. The club must find a way to resolve the issue before the new year, or Olmo may be forced to depart, despite only recently joining the team.

Meanwhile, Arsenal’s on-loan forward Raheem Sterling has expressed his desire to stay at the club and fight for a place in Mikel Arteta's starting lineup. Despite struggling for game time, Sterling is determined to prove himself after making just 10 appearances for the Gunners this season. He has only played a total of 146 minutes in the Premier League, but he has scored once in two Carabao Cup appearances.

Sterling’s loan move from Chelsea was part of a reunion with Arteta, with whom he previously worked at Manchester City. However, his lack of playing time at Arsenal has been a source of frustration, and the England international is keen to improve his situation. Sterling aims to secure a regular spot in Arteta’s team for the remainder of the season, and he is prepared to work hard to achieve that goal.

In other news, Southampton is looking to appoint a new manager who can help them return to the Premier League, following the sacking of Russell Martin. The club is reportedly seeking a long-term solution rather than a short-term fix to address their current situation. The search for Martin’s successor began after the team's poor performance, and Southampton is looking for a manager who can stabilize the club and guide them back to the top tier of English football.

The Athletic reports that Southampton is aware of the available managerial candidates and is looking to make a decision soon. With Championship football becoming increasingly likely for the 2025-26 season, the club sees value in securing a permanent manager who can provide stability for the future. Southampton is aware of the importance of finding a manager capable of leading them back to the Premier League, with Russell Martin showing his ability to guide teams to promotion.

Lastly, Wolverhampton Wanderers are close to appointing Vitor Pereira as their new head coach following the dismissal of Gary O’Neil. Pereira, who is expected to sign a 1½-year contract, is flying to England to finalize his appointment. The Portuguese manager will inherit a team struggling in the Premier League, with a potentially significant setback looming in the form of an injury to key forward Matheus Cunha, who could face a lengthy suspension.

Pereira’s appointment comes after Wolves paid an £800,000 release clause to bring him in from Saudi Pro League side Al Shabab. The club is also reportedly preparing for the January transfer window, with Pereira being given assurances that funds will be available to strengthen the squad. A new centre-back is said to be a priority for the team, and super-agent Jorge Mendes is reportedly playing a key role in the negotiations.

Dani Olmo might leave Barcelona for free in January

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