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Barcelona have dropped down to third in the LaLiga table, sitting three points behind leaders Atletico Madrid who have a game in hand. The Catalans have won 12 and lost five in the league this season from 19 games.
Meanwhile, Manchester United have set their sights on a Spanish midfielder. Elsewhere, the LaLiga giants will not have an easy run in the race for Jonathan David.
On that note, let's look at the major Barcelona transfer stories from December 27, 2024.
Manchester United eyeing Dani Olmo
Manchester United are plotting a move for Dani Olmo, according to BBC Manchester Radio. The Spanish midfielder joined Barcelona this summer from RB Leipzig, but the Catalans could only register him until the year of the year.
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The club are now in a race against time to get Olmo registered for the second half of the season. Unless they manage to do so by December 31, the player could leave by exercising a special clause in his contract.
Olmo has been quite impressive for Barcelona this season, although he has also struggled with injuries. The 26-year-old has still managed six goals and one assist from 15 games for the Catalans.
As such, his stock remains high and Manchester United are plotting a move for the player in 2025. The Red Devils are in troubled waters under Ruben Amorim this season and the Portuguese head coach wants to inject a shot of creativity to his squad.
Olmo has popped up on his radar and the Red Devils could make a move for a player unless the Catalans manage to get him registered. However, the report adds that the Spaniard prefers to stay at Camp Nou.
Barcelona face Jonathan David competition
Barcelona face competition from Fenerbahce in the race to sign Jonathan David, according to AS. The Catalans remain on the hunt for a new striker following Robert Lewandowski's recent slump.
The Pole started the season in explosive form but has now scored just twice in his last seven games in the league. The LaLiga giants, interestingly, have won just one of those games. Lewandowski will also turn 37 next August, so Barcelona remain keen to lay down succession plans.
Davies has been in impressive form for Lille this season and has emerged as an option. The Canadian's contract expires at the end of this season and the Catalans could have the chance to sign him for free next summer. However, Jose Mourinho is planning to take Davies to Istanbul in 2025. Fenerbahce want the 24-year-old as a possible replacement for Youssef En-Nesyri, who could be on his way to Al-Nassr in January.
Hansi Flick wants Joshua Kimmich at Camp Nou
Hansi Flick is eager to see Joshua Kimmich at Barcelona, according to journalist Jordi Gil. The Catalans have decided against squad reinforcements in January but are preparing a list of targets for the summer.
Kimmich's contract with Bayern Munich expires at the end of this season, making him a lucrative option for the LaLiga giants. The Bavarians remain eager to tie him down to an extension, but their efforts are yet to bear fruit. Flick believes the 29-year-old's ability to play in midfield as well as at right-back could fit in quite well at Camp Nou.
