Manchester City are preparing for a future without their iconic midfield maestro Kevin De Bruyne — and Spanish star Dani Olmo is now firmly on their radar.

Pep Guardiola Identifies a New Midfield Engine

According to Fichajes, Pep Guardiola is keeping close tabs on Dani Olmo as a possible heir to De Bruyne’s throne at the Etihad. With the Belgian reportedly edging closer to an exit, Guardiola is eager to secure a creative force who can drive City’s attacking play — and Olmo ticks all the right boxes.

Olmo joined Barcelona from RB Leipzig last summer, but his stint in Catalonia has been anything but smooth. Ongoing financial chaos and registration issues have plagued the Spanish giants, and there’s growing talk that they may be forced to cash in on some key assets.

Barcelona’s Loss Could Be City’s Gain

Valued at around £50 million, Olmo is a versatile and tactically intelligent playmaker who can operate both centrally and out wide — a dream profile for Guardiola’s fluid system. City are said to be ready to pounce if Barcelona give the green light to a sale.

While City have also been linked with Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz, the German is reportedly leaning toward Bayern Munich. That has only strengthened City’s interest in Olmo, whom Guardiola has long admired for his technical brilliance and Bundesliga pedigree.

A Smart Summer Move?

With Barcelona’s instability continuing, Dani Olmo might just see a move to Manchester City as the perfect next step. For City, he represents more than just a replacement — he could be the next big creative spark in Guardiola’s ever-evolving system.