Michael Olise has previously been linked with Liverpool (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)
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…
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