Liverpool look to have been given a potentially significant boost in their rumoured transfer pursuit of Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise.
The France international had been on the radar of Real Madrid as well recently, though that kind of deal now looks unlikely to happen any time soon due to the significant investment in Yan Diomande.
That’s according to Christian Falk in his latest exclusive column for CF Bayern Insider, with the German journalist suggesting this recent development could help Bayern keep hold of Olise.
Still, Liverpool have also been linked with Olise by TEAMtalk, and Falk himself has also reported that Bayern were aware of interest from the Reds.
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Falk wrote about this in another of his CF Bayern Insider columns, and now he’d discussed Olise’s future again, even if he’s not mentioned Liverpool on this occasion.
Michael Olise surely not heading to Real Madrid – good news for Bayern or Liverpool?
“For Bayern Munich, Real Madrid’s successful pursuit of RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande is really good news,” Falk wrote.
“I think Madrid’s first idea was to sign Michael Olise; they tried it, they tested it, with rumours. They didn’t ask Bayern Munich for the player directly because they already knew the answer would be a firm “no”.
“The presidents of both clubs, Herbert Hainer and Florentino Pérez, of course, had already discussed this topic to put an end to the rumours. FC Bayern have always been clear: Olise is not for sale this summer.
“Now, you see Real Madrid have potentially committed as much as €140m [£119.5m] to Diomande – a player who favours the same position Michael Olise is playing. Additionally, Los Blancos have agreed a new contract with Vinicius Jr until 2032. So, both sides are full!
“And it’s not like the middle is looking particularly weak either. I certainly think Kylian Mbappe would have something to say if they bring another attacker in! Plus, you have Jude Bellingham and free transfer Bernardo Silva available in the centre.
“So, at the minute, it looks pretty full up top for Real Madrid, and that’s why it’s such a good sign for Bayern Munich.”
Michael Olise is the dream Mohamed Salah replacement
It won’t be easy for Liverpool to ever replace a club legend like Mohamed Salah, but Olise looks about as close as you can realistically get.
The 24-year-old was almost unplayable last season, contributing a total of 50 goals and assists for Bayern and the French national team at the World Cup.
Liverpool will need to show plenty of ambition if they are to replace the quality of Salah on that right-hand side, and there could be an opportunity there if Olise doesn’t move to Madrid.
Still, Bayern are also a huge club and they won’t want to sell, so this deal could be hugely expensive, while the player might also be persuaded to sign a new contract at the Allianz Arena instead.
Falk added: “Now, FC Bayern can negotiate with Michael Olise and quite rightly point out that his “dream club” has spent the money on another player and has enough players in his position. Perhaps it’s better to stay put at Bayern Munich and sign a new contract.
“The idea is that he would get more money than what he’s currently earning (€13m-15m [£11.1m-12.8m] gross). Bayern Munich would like the France international to be earning more in the region of over €20m [£17m].
“Harry Kane, for reference, is earning €25m [£21.3m] a year, so this could be the rough range for Michael Olise. But for this, he has to sign a long-term contract.”
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