RB Leipzig will reject Barcelona's new offer for Dani Olmo, despite the Spaniard's desire to move to Camp Nou.
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- Leipzig knock back Barcelona bid
- Worth over €50m (£42m/$54m)
- Barcelona remain upbeat in pursuit
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Barcelona tabled a second bid for Olmo worth €50m and €15m (£13m/$16m) in add-ons. Barca have given up on a deal to sign Nico Williams and are focusing on the Leipzig playmaker, but the Bundesliga club are unwilling to allow a deal at such a price, per
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Leipzig are unhappy with both the fee being proposed and the payment structure. They would prefer a deal where they are guaranteed €55m (£46m/$59m) and want the majority of it this summer. Barcelona are unable to match that demand at present.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Olmo remains Barca's top target and the Catalan giants are said to remain hopeful they will be able to strike a deal. It is unclear if Leipzig have set any sort of deadline for negotiations to conclude.
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WHAT NEXT?
Barcelona are continuing preparations for the new season. They will face Real Madrid on Sunday in a friendly version of El Clasico… or so they hope.
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