Liverpool's Pursuit of Bayern Munich's Michael Olise Heats Up as Premier League Rivals Enter the Race
Liverpool aren't the sole club pursuing Bayern Munich's talented winger Michael Olise, as German media reports indicate Chelsea and Manchester City are also competing for his signature.
Following his impressive displays in the Premier League with Crystal Palace, Olise moved his skills to Munich during the 2024 summer transfer window. Having recorded 25 goals and 29 assists across 64 appearances for the German giants, the French international has enhanced his standing and is now recognized as one of football's brightest prospects.
Reports surfaced recently suggesting Liverpool view Olise as a potential successor to Mohamed Salah in the long term and might attempt to exploit ongoing contract negotiations that are allegedly causing friction at Bayern.
SPORT BILD reports that Liverpool are "particularly interested" in securing a €100 million (£87.1 million, $117.4 million) transfer for Olise during the upcoming summer window, though the Merseyside club will encounter competition from both Chelsea and City.
During Olise's departure from Palace in 2024, both Chelsea and City had expressed interest in acquiring his services—Chelsea believed they had secured his signature a year prior—and his outstanding performances in Germany's top flight have only heightened his desirability.
Bayern Munich 'Relaxed' Over Olise Interest
Unlike the situation with striker Harry Kane, whose contract contains a release clause driving external interest, Olise's deal lacks such provisions, providing Bayern with significant leverage in any negotiations.
Bayern executives are currently working on fresh terms that would substantially increase Olise's wages, but even if discussions stall, the club faces no immediate selling pressure. His existing deal extends through 2029, and Bayern traditionally allows players to near contract expiration if renewal possibilities remain viable. They won't feel compelled to sell in 2026 unless the typically reserved Olise becomes disruptive.
"Regarding interest from other clubs, we remain completely calm," CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen stated recently.
However, Bayern would prefer to end the speculation before it intensifies further, and a lucrative contract extension would accomplish precisely that objective.