Liverpool’s Olise chase stalls as Bayern hold firm

Liverpool’s pursuit of 24‑year‑old French winger Michael Olise has hit a major snag, as Bayern Munich insist the Bayern Munich forward is settled in Germany and shows little appetite for a Premier League return, with his fee reported at between 43 million and 68 million.

Why Olise attracted Liverpool

Olise left Crystal Palace for Bayern Munich in 2024 and quickly established himself as one of Europe’s most exciting attacking talents. The France international’s blend of pace, left‑footed skill and goal creation has drawn interest from clubs across the continent, and Liverpool identified him as the “perfect” replacement for Mohamed Salah after the Egyptian forward’s departure. Bradley Barcola was also examined as an alternative, but the Merseyside club kept Olise at the top of its shortlist.

Arsenal and Manchester City made enquiries during the summer window, yet Bayern were unwilling to entertain any offers. Reports also suggest Real Madrid and Barcelona are aware of Olise’s ambition to test himself in La Liga, reinforcing the Spanish pull on the player.

Contract and price hurdles

Olise is under contract with Bayern Munich until 2029 and his deal contains no release clause, giving the German champions full control over any future negotiation. Bayern’s position is further strengthened by a benchmark price “north of” £120m, meaning any interested club would need to meet a substantial financial commitment.

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The winger’s statistics underline his market value: a return of 108 goal‑assists, with 50 goals and 58 assists from 114 appearances, showcases his impact at the highest level. Since joining Bayern in a €60m, £51m, $68m deal, he has transformed from a top Premier League prospect into a world‑class attacker.

TeamTalk quoted sources close to the player, stating there is “currently little appetite from Olise to make a Premier League return”. Graeme Bailey added that Olise’s “preference is more likely to be a move to Spain”, with Real Madrid and Barcelona monitoring the situation. More reports echo that the Frenchman “has never ruled out playing in England again during his career”, but his current direction points elsewhere.

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For Liverpool, the combination of a settled player, a high price tag and a clear desire for a Spanish destination means the club must pivot to other targets as it continues its search for a long‑term successor to Salah. Our analysis suggests that chasing a player who is both expensive and uninterested would be a misallocation of resources.