Why today’s legal ruling could be good news for Manchester City and Manchester United

Barcelona have reportedly failed in their latest attempt to re-sign Dani Olmo and Pau Victor.

The main Catalan newspaper El Mundo Deportivo claims that the club’s bid to claim a precautionary measure that would allow them to register the two players failed this morning at the Mercantile Court 10 in Barcelona.

The financially troubled European giants will launch another legal appeal against La Liga (Barca claim the organization lacks jurisdiction) on Monday, but defeat there could see both players available on free transfers in January.

That will alert a number of top clubs with attacking midfielder Olmo, a £50m summer signing from RB Leipzig, likely to attract a lot of interest.

Olmo Agent in Manchester

The Spain international was a key figure in the European Championship win over the summer and his agent Andy Bara was believed to be in Manchester for City’s Boxing Day draw with Everton.

Bara told the Mail he was there on holiday but has been linked with the theory that Olmo would be a natural fit for ailing champions City, especially with Pep Guardiola admitting he is looking for reinforcements in January due to a long injury list.

Manchester United and Arsenal are also believed to be interested in Olmo.

Barça’s financial problems continue

Today’s decision represents another blow for Barcelona, ​​as it continues to violate the financial rules of the League.

El Mundo reports that the club have already explored other avenues to raise revenue that would boost their hopes of re-signing Olmo and Victor, including the sale of VIP seats at the renovated Camp Nou.