Manchester City are targeting a move for RB Leipzig star Dani Olmo and plan to pay his €60m (£51.5m/$65.5m) release clause by Tuesday.

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• Olmo has lit up Euro 2024
• Spain play England in final on Sunday
• City eyeing post-tournament deal

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Per Gianluca Di Marzio, City are intent on signing Olmo and are aware that his €60m release clause expires on Tuesday. Spain play England in the Euro 2024 final on Sunday evening, and the report claims that the Premier League champions plan to trigger his clause following the conclusion of the tournament.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Olmo could well replace Kevin De Bruyne at the Etihad Stadium. The Belgium international has been heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia and City are said to be willing to let that transfer happen, provided they receive a fee of £50m ($64m).

• DID YOU KNOW?

  De Bruyne endured an injury-hit campaign in 2023/24 and was limited to just 26 appearances in all competitions. Nevertheless, he provided 24 goal involvements.

  Olmo, by comparison, scored eight goals and registered five assists in 25 games for RB Leipzig. He has also scored three goals and laid on two assists in five games at Euro 2024.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  City must move quickly as Olmo's release clause expires soon. If they fail to trigger it, there is the potential that Leipzig can hold out for a higher fee.

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