Bayern Munich Considering January Move for Dani Olmo
According to Sky Sports News, Bayern Munich is planning a move for Barcelona's attacking midfielder Dani Olmo during the January transfer window. Olmo has become one of La Liga's most productive creative profiles in a short time.
Bayern Munich is evaluating a potential move for Dani Olmo, who plays for Barcelona, during the January transfer window.
According to an exclusive report from Sky Sports News, the German club is formulating alternative plans for their attack during a period of increased interest in Jamal Musiala and Michael Olise. Bayern's interest in Olmo is not new; it has been reported that he has been monitored since his four successful seasons at RB Leipzig.
The report states that Barcelona values the 28-year-old Spanish player at around £60 million, or approximately €70 million.
There is currently no information about an official offer or discussions between the clubs. However, it is reported that Bayern considers Olmo a serious option for a potential squad change.
Why is Bayern considering Dani Olmo?
Olmo has a broader profile than a typical attacking player.
The Spanish footballer, whose primary role is as an attacking midfielder, can play centrally, drift to the wing, or connect between the lines. This flexibility indicates that Bayern is looking for a profile that can respond to different scenarios in the attack, not just a direct replacement for one player.
His adaptation to German football during his time at RB Leipzig is also a significant advantage for Bayern. After scoring 29 goals and providing 34 assists at Leipzig, Olmo transferred to Barcelona for €55 million in 2024.
Having scored 20 goals and provided 20 assists in approximately 100 matches for Barcelona, Olmo also played a crucial role in Spain's World Cup victory last summer. He started in most matches, including the final, and made two assists.
High-level creativity in a limited time
Olmo's start to the 2026/27 La Liga season stands out more for his creativity stats than for his goal tally.
Playing 259 minutes in seven matches with Barcelona this season, Olmo has only started in the first eleven 29% of the time. Nevertheless, he has made three assists and created six big chances.
His per 90-minute stats place him among the top tier of attacking midfielders in La Liga:
Assists: 1.04
Key passes: 4.17
Big chances: 2.08
Total shots: 3.47
xG: 0.28
Accurate passes: 63.59
Pass accuracy: 95.3%
Total crosses: 4.52
Olmo's ranking first in assists, second in key passes, and again first in creating big chances highlights his impact in the final third when he is on the pitch.
He has yet to score and his total xG stands at 0.80. However, his shot volume, creative passes, and role around the penalty area indicate that his goal contributions should not be solely measured by the scoreline.
Profile solution for after Musiala or Olise
Bayern's interest in Olmo may be part of a broader plan rather than a direct search for a replacement for a single transfer.
Musiala stands out for his ball-carrying, ability to create solutions in tight spaces, and accelerating play in the center. Olise, on the other hand, provides creativity and scoring threat by cutting in from the right. Olmo is not a direct copy of these two profiles; however, his ability to connect play centrally and in wide areas, approach the penalty area, and produce final passes could offer Bayern different attacking flexibility.
Therefore, a potential move should be interpreted as a plan to restructure attacking production with a different distribution rather than simply finding a like-for-like replacement.
Small sample size warning
Olmo's creative data this season is very strong. However, the 259-minute sample size is not sufficient to directly carry these values throughout the entire season.
Still, the current picture is clear: although he has not yet fully reached a regular starting rhythm at Barcelona, he is producing high-tempo output during the time he spends on the pitch. Bayern's interest is driven not only by his past performances but also by his ongoing creative profile this season.
The distribution of minutes at Barcelona until January, along with the futures of Musiala and Olise, will determine the direction of Bayern's attacking plans.
Source: Sky Sports News / StatsLook data
