Dani Olmo Linked With Nottingham Forest – Could a €70 Million January Transfer Be on the Cards?
Dani Olmo has reportedly emerged as a potential transfer target ahead of the January window, with Nottingham Forest among the clubs being discussed in connection with the Barcelona attacking midfielder. A potential valuation of around €70 million has been mentioned, although there is currently no confirmed agreement between Forest and Barcelona.
According to a report published on September 25, interest in Olmo is being considered for the January market, with the €70 million figure described as a hypothetical valuation rather than an agreed transfer fee. The same report states that discussions remain at the stage of interest and planning rather than advanced negotiations. �
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Olmo’s contractual situation would make any deal complicated. Barcelona signed the Spain international from RB Leipzig in August 2024 on a six-year contract running until June 2030. His official Barcelona contract includes a €500 million release clause, meaning a transfer for €70 million would require Barcelona to negotiate and agree to a separate deal rather than simply accepting a standard release clause. �
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The 28-year-old offers considerable tactical flexibility. Barcelona describe Olmo as an attack-minded player capable of operating in midfield or across the forward line. His technical ability, movement between the lines and capacity to contribute creatively have made him an important part of the squad when available. �
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For Nottingham Forest, the reported interest would represent an ambitious move. Forest invested heavily during the 2026 summer window, with reports putting their spending at approximately £101 million across five first-team signings. Their recruitment strategy has therefore already demonstrated a willingness to make significant investments when strengthening the squad. �
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However, a €70 million move for Olmo would be a substantially different type of operation. Barcelona have previously indicated strong commitment to the player. Mundo Deportivo reported in May that Olmo was due to receive an already-agreed improvement to his Barcelona contract during the summer of 2026. �
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That means several factors would have to align before a January transfer could become realistic: Forest would need to make a substantial financial commitment, Barcelona would have to agree to negotiate despite Olmo’s long-term contract, and the player himself would have to consider a move away from Camp Nou.
For now, the €70 million figure should be treated as a reported valuation rather than a confirmed asking price, and there is no evidence of a completed agreement. The January transfer window could nevertheless provide an interesting test of Nottingham Forest’s ambitions and Barcelona’s plans for one of their versatile attacking players.
If Forest were to pursue Olmo seriously, negotiations would likely become one of the more notable stories of the January market. For the moment, however, it remains a reported possibility rather than an imminent transfer.
