Man Utd prepared to sign Olmo, waiting for green light from player

Manchester United are prepared to sign one of Spain’s most influential players at the 2024 European Championship, according to today’s edition of Sport (page 3).

The Red Devils have already bolstered their squad with striker Joshua Zirkzee and centre-back Leny Yoro and are currently in talks to sign midfielder Manuel Ugarte from Paris Saint-Germain.

The club are open to signing another versatile forward and would reportedly be prepared to bring Olmo to Old Trafford ‘automatically’ if they could this summer.

Chelsea and Manchester City are also credited with an interest in the 26-year-old, but the Spain international is presently ‘holding on’ for to make an offer for him.

Olmo could consider an alternate option if he grows tired of waiting for them.

United should avoid making an approach for Olmo due to his injury record

Olmo had another injury-plagued campaign at RB Leipzig. He registered eight goals and five assists in just 25 appearances in all competitions for the Bundesliga giants.

He went on to star for La Roja at the European Championship. Olmo was initially a substitute but became an important figure in the team after Pedri’s injury setback.

The Spaniard scored three goals and provided two assists at the tournament. He played as an attacking midfielder in five games with a solitary appearance on the left wing.

Olmo can also operate on the right side of the attack or as a false number nine. With his versatility, chance creation, and goal threat, he is a perfect player to have in the squad.

However, his injury record suggests that United should avoid making an approach. He was sidelined for 29 games for club and country during the recent campaign.

Olmo also missed 39 games in the two previous seasons. This is a huge warning sign and the Red Devils should avoid making a move.

His £60 million release clause at Leipzig expired on Saturday. The German club are bound to demand a much higher fee to consider his departure in the coming days.

While Olmo has talent, it does not appear worthwhile to pay such a price, considering his injury woes.

United have had a similar problem with Mason Mount, who had an injury-hit debut season. They can’t risk spending such a huge amount on another player with fitness issues.

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