Liverpool’s right‑wing dilemma deepens as Olise rejects Anfield move

Liverpool have been forced to look elsewhere for a natural right‑winger after Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise made it clear he does not want to join the Premier League club any time soon, a report confirmed on 4 September.

Why Liverpool need a right‑winger

When Egyptian legend Mohamed Salah left Liverpool at the end of last season, the club began searching for a direct replacement on the right flank. Manager Andoni Iraola identified Olise as the ideal successor during the summer transfer window, hoping to restore the attacking balance that Salah provided.

With the move falling through, Liverpool turned to Bradley Barcola, signing him from Paris Saint‑Germain. Barcola has featured on the right wing this season, although the France international prefers playing on the left, leaving a specialist right‑sided option still missing.

Olise’s stance and future options

Farrell Keeling wrote on Christian Falk’s CFBayernInsider website that Iraola’s side “failed to sign a natural right‑sided winger”, noting that Victor Munoz, Rio Ngumoha and Cody Gakpo are all more comfortable on the left. Keeling added that rotation could mitigate the issue, but Liverpool would still welcome a player of Olise’s calibre to stabilise the right side.

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TEAMtalk later reported that both Olise and Bayern Munich have no intention of parting ways in the short term. Sources close to the player said he is settled in Germany and has no desire to return to England, despite enquiries from Arsenal and Manchester City during the summer.

The outlet added that if Olise eventually decides to leave Bayern, his preferred destination would be Spain, with Real Madrid and Barcelona reportedly aware of his situation.

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In the meantime, Liverpool remain in the market for a specialist right‑winger, a gap that has persisted since Salah’s departure. The club’s next steps will likely involve scouting players comfortable on the right or negotiating further with the likes of Barcola to adapt permanently.