Liverpool’s search for elite attacking quality has repeatedly led them towards Europe’s most coveted names, and Michael Olise remains firmly in that bracket. Yet the latest indications suggest Anfield is unlikely to be his next destination. According to TeamTalk, Bayern Munich are increasingly confident of keeping the France international, while any realistic threat to their position appears far more likely to come from Spain than the Premier League.
That is a significant development in the wider Michael Olise transfer picture. Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City are all said to retain an interest in the former Crystal Palace forward, but the key line is decisive, he has “little desire to return to the Premier League”. For Liverpool, that effectively places a heavy limitation on any hopes of reviving links that have circulated in recent windows.
Bayern Munich ready to reward key star
There is understandable confidence inside Bayern Munich. Olise is described as “currently very settled in Germany” and the Bundesliga champions are now prepared to reflect that status with a major contract proposal. The report states that Olise is “open to discussions with Bayern over a new contract”, which is the clearest sign yet that the club’s efforts to secure his long-term future are being taken seriously.
The financial scale is also notable. Bayern are reportedly willing to place Olise close to the level of Harry Kane’s next deal, underlining how highly they rate him. TeamTalk reports Kane’s fresh terms are “worth close to €500,000 a week”, with Bayern prepared to offer Olise “a package in that region because they believe he is on a par with any attacking midfielder in world football”.
Those are extraordinary figures, and they match the player’s output. Since departing Crystal Palace, Olise has delivered “an incredible 108 G/A (50 scored, 58 assists) in just 114 appearances”. In a market where production, age profile and versatility…
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