Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterFour Four TwoGet FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.You are now subscribedYour newsletter sign-up was successfulWant to add more newsletters?Five times a weekFourFourTwo DailyFantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.Signup +Once a week...And its LIVE!Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterArsenal made attempts to sign Barcelona star Dani Olmo, but had an approach rejected, according to a "confidential" report in Spain.The versatile midfielder has made it clear that he wants to stay and make a name for himself at the Camp Nou, despite offers that would make him one of the game's highest paid players.Even during an unsettled period at Barcelona and failing to get regular game time, the player was adamant he wanted to stick around. You may like Arsenal ready for shock Ousmane Dembele move, with Ballon d'Or star unsettled: report Arsenal rocked by Barcelona move for superstar striker: report Arsenal chasing 'the next Pedri' with 20m bid confirmed: report Arsenal are not the only Premier League club to have tried to sign Dani OlmoA report, labelled as "confidential" from Spanish website Sport claims that Mikel Arteta tried to make the most of Olmo's situation at Barcelona, with the player not featuring regularly.However, even the offer of consistent game time in the Premier League was not enough to convince Olmo to make the move from Catalonia.Get VIP Arsenal tickets HERE with Seat Unique!Arsenal's premium Club Level tickets offer superb padded seating and access to the lounge two-and-a-half hours pre-match. The package includes four drinks, one food item, and a half-time complimentary drink. Guests also receive a �5 merchandise voucher and a complimentary Museum Tour, ensuring an elevated and comprehensive matchday experience for home supporters.The player had previously turned down moves to the English top flight, with Manchester City pushing to sign the player last summer.At the time, his agent Andy Bara said the player wasn't thinking about leaving Barca, but added: You never know what the future will bring.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.Brendan Rodgers also wanted to take Olmo to Al-Qadsiah, with a huge contract that would have seen the player earn close to �35m over four years.However, the Spain international also rejected those advances, preferring to stay where he is for the time being.Liverpool are also reported to have monitored his situation during the winter transfer window, having previously tried to sign him in summer 2024, only to miss out.Clubs may get another chance to sign Olmo this summer, however, with Fichajes suggesting that Barca may be open to letting him leave once the transfer window opens.They claim that Arsenal are still interested and keeping tabs on the situation, along with both Manchester City and PSG.His current deal at Barcelona reportedly expires in 2030, meaning it would likely need a sizeable offer to prize him away.TOPICSDani OlmoArsenalManchester CityLiverpoolBarcelonaAl QadsiaPremier LeagueLa LigaSaudi Pro LeagueRyan GraySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterRyan Gray is a freelance writer, covering mainly travel and occasionally sport. He previously spent two years as Sports Editor at the Watford Observer before turning his hand to travel writing, with his work appearing in various national UK publications. He has gone from providing matchday commentary for Blyth Spartans to covering FA Cup and Euros finals, as well as interviewing the likes of Claudio Ranieri, Alan Shearer and Glenn Hoddle, among other big names.
