Liverpool is reportedly considering triggering the $65 million release clause of RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Dani Olmo, according to Spanish outlet SPORT. The Reds face competition from Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United for the 26-year-old Spaniard.

Despite falling short in both the Premier League and Europa League this season, Liverpool has shown remarkable resilience with an almost entirely rebuilt midfield. New signings Wataru Endō, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, and Dominik Szoboszlai have quickly formed effective partnerships, supported by Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones. While Thiago Alcântara is set to leave following an injury-plagued season, Stefan Bajčetić will return to continue his development.

Liverpool’s interest in further midfield reinforcements includes Olmo, who could leave RB Leipzig at the end of the season. This potential transfer aligns with Liverpool’s recent pattern of acquiring talent from Leipzig, following deals for Szoboszlai and Ibrahima Konaté.

Olmo, a key player for Spain with 33 caps and eight goals, missed much of the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign due to knee and shoulder injuries but made a scoring return in a 3-3 friendly draw with Brazil. At the club level, Olmo has scored eight goals and provided five assists in 25 appearances this season, making 2023/24 his second-best campaign for goal contributions per 90 minutes during his five years at Leipzig.

FBRef lists Eberechi Eze, Bruno Fernandes, James Maddison, and Cole Palmer among the players statistically similar to Olmo, underscoring his high-caliber playmaking abilities. This profile has attracted the interest of multiple Premier League clubs, including Liverpool.

If Liverpool proceeds with the $65 million deal, it would reinforce their midfield depth and continue Jürgen Klopp’s successful strategy of integrating Bundesliga talents into the squad. Whether Liverpool can secure Olmo amidst competition from other Premier League giants remains to be seen.