Latest Liverpool transfer news as reports in Germany suggest Bayern Munich will not sell.
Michael Olise in action for Bayern.
Liverpool have been credited with an interest in Bayern Munich star Michael Olise.
Liverpool face a tough task in luring Bayern Munich star Michael Olise to Anfield - as reports suggest that he does not have a buyout clause in his contract with the German giants. There had been a suggestion that the Frenchman has a release clause that will become active next summer and the Reds were one of the top European clubs eyeing his services moving forward.
It was claimed that the former Crystal Palace hero was viewed as Mohamed Salah's successor - despite the Egypt star signing a two-year extension after his record-breaking season in the Reds' Premier League title triumph (2020). BILD's Christian Falk has claimed that Arne Slot's side are one of the clubs in the race to sign the winger.
However, Bayern's stance will remain firm that he's not for sale despite interest from around Europe's elite.
Falk said: "PSG are interested in Olise, and as a Frenchman, he'd fit perfectly into the Ligue 1 outfit's philosophy.
"But in England, too, there is annoyance that the player was not kept in the Premier League.
"Only Newcastle made a serious effort, but lost the poker game against Bayern Munich.
"Now, bigger clubs like Liverpool and Manchester City are also interested in Michael Olise.
"However, FC Bayern will not accept any offers.
"Good news for Bayern; the rumours about an exit clause in Olise's contract are NOT TRUE."
Olise is rated highly in Bavaria, with Vincent Kompany evening likening the forward to Kevin De Bruyne - who left Manchester City for Napoli this summer.
"Michael's numbers aren't my priority," he said. "But I do expect him to get better and make strides.
"I've also seen the development of such talents as a player, perhaps comparable to Kevin De Bruyne.
"What's important is what they do every day in training.
"I see total calm in him. Now he's won something - but that's in the past."
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