Barcelona's attempts to sign Dani Olmo and Pau Victor could be a milestone in the season and, according to some, even influence the direction of the club with Joan Laporta's presidency on the line. However, their La Liga rivals are ready to take action if everything goes Laporta's way.
After a long meeting on Thursday, it has been reported that Barcelona are optimistic that La Liga will register both Victor and Olmo on Friday, as their sale of VIP boxes at the Camp Nou for a fee of €100 million has been validated. It remains to be seen whether La Liga will accept that evidence after the deadline.
As the case has unfolded in recent weeks, it has been reported on several occasions that other Liga clubs have pressured La Liga president Javier Tebas to investigate the matter in great detail and ensure that nothing goes in favor of Barcelona is overlooked. Some of the clubs mentioned are Sevilla, Athletic Club and Atletico Madrid.
Now Sport reports that several clubs are threatening to take La Liga to court if they register Olmo and Victor, alleging unfair treatment. They are prepared to file a motion to declare the competition null and void due to unequal rules. They believe that there has been no leniency in previous cases of a similar nature.
This would be a belligerent move if it were to happen, but it is a sign of the dissatisfaction that has been growing in Spain over Barcelona's financial management. The view was that the Blaugrana have bent the salary cap rules in recent years and La Liga have not taken the firm stance they should have.