Olmo joined Barcelona last summer, but his time at the club has been marked by difficulties due to registration issues caused by the team's financial problems. Despite this, his skills and experience make him an attractive candidate for City. Additionally, Guardiola has identified Olmo as his preferred choice for the role, thanks to his exceptional passing ability and creativity on the field.

Manchester City have also been interested in signing German playmaker Florian Wirtz, but it appears he is leaning towards joining Bayern Munich instead. This leaves Olmo as a top target for City, who are eager to bolster their squad for the upcoming season.