Recently, both Liverpool and Arsenal have been linked with Dario Osorio as the winger continues to attract attention across Europe.
Now, fresh reporting from Chile has revealed the scale of the behind-the-scenes planning at FC Midtjylland, where the player is seen as a central part in an ambitious transfer strategy.
according to thirdThe Danish club is openly working towards making Osorio part of the most expensive transfer in the history of Danish football. Club president Klaus Steinlein has already said that he expects record sales from the Superliga in the next European summer window.
"I expect the biggest sale in the history of Danish football. They are three completely unique players," Steinlein said, referring to Osorio, Franculino Diju and Aral Simsir.
The benchmark is currently based on the sale of Ernests Nouma to Lyon in 2023 for around €24m (£21m). Midtjylland aims to exceed that figure, with Osorio considered one of the players capable of reaching such a valuation.
Contract Strategy and Development Plan
A significant part of that strategy has already been implemented. Midtjylland recently extended Osorio's contract until July 2030, strengthening their negotiating position ahead of any potential bid.
With more than four years left on the deal, the Danish side can dictate the terms of any future transfer. The club's overarching model revolves around quickly identifying young talent, developing players in the Superliga, and eventually selling them to larger European leagues.
Osorio fits that blueprint perfectly. Since arriving from Universidad de Chile, the winger has established himself as a regular player in Denmark and in European competitions.
Over two seasons he has registered 93 appearances, 21 goals and 15 assists, strong numbers for a wide attacker playing in a team that regularly competes domestically and in Europe.
The Midtjylland staff also believes that the Chile international still has significant room for growth.
"Surely he will change clubs at some point," said head coach Mike Tullberg. "He can do everything on the pitch. Maybe he needs to be a little more dangerous in attack and score more goals, but he has already shown that he can defend too. That will make him interesting for many high-level clubs."
Premier League attention is increasing
Osorio's profile has already attracted the attention of Premier League recruitment departments.
Recently spotted by Liverpool Scouts Midtjylland's Europa League clash with Genk, where several players from the Danish side were under observation. Manchester United and Leeds United also came to watch. Previously, he joined West Ham and Everton another scouting mission To follow the player.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have also been linked with the winger in recent months. The club's South American chief scout Jonathan Vidale When previously discussing Osorio's development his profile was compared to that of Angel Di Maria.
The Argentinian talent scout also suggested the Chilean made the right decision by taking a move through Denmark before attempting a move to one of Europe's biggest leagues.
Midtjylland are therefore openly aiming to break the Danish transfer record. Premier League clubs are already keeping a close eye on his progress. That means Osorio's next move may become a question of timing rather than possibility.
