Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness has dismissed speculation linking Michael Olise with a summer move to Liverpool, insisting the Bundesliga champions have no intention of selling the winger and taking a pointed swipe at the Premier League side’s recent spending.
Reports in recent days suggested Liverpool were considering a record-breaking bid—figures of up to £173 million have been mentioned—as they prepare for the expected departure of Mohamed Salah at the end of the season. However, Bayern have moved quickly to shut down the rumours, with Hoeneß delivering a firm and emphatic response.
Speaking this week, Hoeneß made clear that Bayern would not entertain offers for the 24-year-old, even at extraordinary levels. He stressed that financial gain would not outweigh the club’s sporting ambitions, remarking that large transfer fees would be meaningless if they weakened the team on the pitc
‘If that’s true… I don’t believe it is, but LIVERPOOL spent 500 million this year and are having a very bad season. So we won’t be contributing to them playing better next year,’ Hoeness said at an AI festival
‘We play this game for our fans. We have 430,000 members, we have many millions of fans around the world, and it does them little good if we have 200 million in the bank and play worse football every Saturday because of it.’
Olise, who joined Bayern from Crystal Palace in 2024, has quickly developed into one of Europe’s most productive attackers. The France international has delivered standout numbers in Munich, contributing goals and assists at a prolific rate and becoming a central figure in the club’s attacking setup. His contract reportedly runs until 2029 and does not include a release clause, further strengthening Bayern’s negotiating position.
Bayern’s stance has also been reinforced internally, with sporting director Max Eberl and other senior figures aligned in their determination to retain the winger. The club views Olise as a cornerstone of their long-term project and a player capable of driving future domestic and European success.
For Liverpool, the firm rejection represents a significant setback in their search for a marquee attacking replacement. With Bayern unwilling to engage in negotiations and Olise understood to be content in Germany, attention may now turn to alternative targets ahead of the summer window.
Hoeness comments underline Bayern’s broader transfer philosophy: elite players are to be retained, not sold, regardless of market pressure. In doing so, the club has sent a clear message—not only to LIVERPOOL, but to any potential suitors—that Olise is not for sale at any price
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