Liverpool’s hopes of pulling off the perfect Mohamed Salah succession plan have been dealt a major blow, with TEAMtalk informed that Bayern Munich are preparing to shut down any prospect of Michael Olise returning to the Premier League this summer.
We can reveal that Liverpool’s recruitment team are unanimous in their belief that Olise represents the closest thing to an ideal Salah heir. The Frenchman’s blend of creativity, end-product and tactical intelligence has made him the standout name on their long list of potential replacements. But wanting him and landing him are two very different things.
Sources close to the player have confirmed that Olise is in no hurry whatsoever to come back to the Premier League. His previous spell with Crystal Palace is viewed positively, but not as something he feels compelled to revisit.
We understand that Bayern are preparing to open talks over a new contract for Olise, despite the fact he is already tied down until 2029. The German giants are determined to protect their asset and send a clear message to would‑be suitors that he is not for sale.
The likes of Yan Diomande, Nico Williams, Desire Doue and Bradley Barcola are all in their thinking as potential alternatives, but Olise is the name they would love to build their next attacking era around. But sources have made it clear to us that a deal is simply not realistic at this stage.