Bayern line up £69m bid for Barcelona star Olmo on Sunday

Bayern Munich have signalled they are ready to table a £69 million offer for Barcelona’s 28‑year‑old Spanish forward Dani Olmo, with the proposal expected to be made on Sunday. The move would see the Bundesliga champions add a versatile attacker to a squad that has struggled for creativity this season.

The German side also have their sights set on Benfica’s 24‑year‑old Portuguese defender Tomas Araujo, indicating a broader push to strengthen across the back line.

Real Madrid’s England defender Trent Alexander‑Arnold, 27, has confirmed he is not considering a move away from the club, despite interest from Premier League sides Arsenal and Liverpool.

Both Arsenal and Liverpool have been linked with the right‑back, but Alexander‑Arnold remains committed to the Spanish giants.

Premier League clubs Liverpool and Manchester United are also monitoring Tottenham’s 25‑year‑old Dutch centre‑back Micky van de Ven, though a substantial fee would be required to secure his transfer.

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Other clubs’ transfer plans

Manchester United are keeping a close eye on 22‑year‑old Spain left‑back Alejandro Balde, who could depart Barcelona in January.

Defender Fikayo Tomori, 28, and midfielder Ruben Loftus‑Cheek, 30, are set to leave AC Milan next year as their contracts expire in June.

Barcelona continue to track Norway striker Erling Haaland, 26, after Manchester City were found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules, making the Norwegian a more realistic summer target.

Further European moves

AS Roma are expected to double their asking price for Chelsea target Manu Kone, 25, to £86 million in January after the Blues turned down a £43 million summer offer.

Real Madrid’s 23‑year‑old Spanish defender Raul Asencio attracted three big‑money offers this summer, including from Chelsea and Liverpool, but chose to stay at the club.

Spanish full‑back Alex Jimenez’s loan from Bournemouth to Fiorentina includes an option for the Italian side to buy the 21‑year‑old for £17 million.