Olise's clear preference keeps Liverpool out of his sights

Michael Olise has signalled that a return to the Premier League is not on his agenda, with sources close to the French superstar telling TEAMtalk that his next move is more likely to take him to Spain than back to England. The 24‑year‑old, who spent three seasons at Crystal Palace before joining Bayern Munich, remains under contract until the summer of 2029 and shows little appetite for a Liverpool switch.

Liverpool's attacking void

Liverpool have been linked with Olise as the "perfect" replacement for Mohamed Salah, but the club’s recent signings – notably Bradley Barcola – suggest they are already reshaping their attack. With no clear right‑wing alternative, the Reds have been probing other options, yet Bayern have consistently rebuffed interest, leaving Liverpool to look elsewhere.

Interest from other English giants such as Arsenal and Manchester City has also been met with the same response: Bayern are unwilling to entertain a sale and Olise has shown no desire to leave Munich. Even a reported £120million benchmark for a potential transfer, based on Barcelona’s recent spending on Barcola, underscores the financial hurdle any suitor would face.

Olise's Bayern commitment

Since his €60m (£51m, $68m) move from Selhurst Park in 2024, Olise has amassed a sublime record of 108 goal contributions – 50 goals and 58 assists – from 114 appearances, cementing his reputation as one of the world’s most dangerous attackers. Bayern Munich, who have two and a half years left on his contract, are keen to extend his deal and have no release clause in place.

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The German champions are also eyeing other high‑profile forwards, including Barcelona’s Dani Olmo, whose valuation is reported around £70m, but they stress that interest in those players does not signal a plan to replace Olise or Jamal Musiala.

Sources close to the player confirm that his ambition now leans towards La Liga, with both Real Madrid and Barcelona aware of his situation. Should a Spanish move materialise, Bayern would retain a strong negotiating position, given the absence of a predetermined exit fee.

For Liverpool, the immediate implication is a continued search for a right‑winger who can match Olise’s creativity, while Bayern look to secure the future of a player who has already elevated his standing among Europe’s elite.