Liverpool could face Man City problem as 'difficult' Michael Olise verdict emerges
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Liverpool has recently been linked with a possible move for Michael Olise of Bayern Munich, as the Reds prepare to sign a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah over the next couple of years.
Salah, 33, has been exceptional during his eight seasons at Liverpool, and he is coming off the best season of his career, but it would be negligent for the Reds not to be planning for life without the Egyptian.
Liverpool had a raft of other priorities during the summer transfer window which has just closed, but Olise could be targeted in a future window when the club's budget has been replenished.
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However, according to Bayern expert Christian Falk, Liverpool could face competition from Manchester City for the France international — although if last season and the start of this campaign are anything to go by, the Reds would surely fancy their chances of winning that battle.
“The case of Michael Olise’s contract at Bayern Munich bears some similarity to Jamal Musiala’s case – if you wait a little too long, it’s getting difficult,” Falk said.
“In the past, clubs would happily open such talks a year before the contract expired.
Manchester City are watching him, Liverpool are watching him.
“As long as his contract is running, you have a chance to keep him
Liverpool is working on signing a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah in the background
“On the one hand, there is an argument to boost his salary in line with the quality of his performances, but on the other hand, Bayern still want to lower salaries throughout the squad
So, it’s not easy!”
Olise still has the best part of four years remaining on the contract he signed with Bayern in 2024, so it doesn't seem as though the Bundesliga club is under too much pressure to tie the former Crystal Palace man to fresh terms in the immediate future..
Olise has emerged as one of the best right wingers in the world in recent years, and has shone since moving to Bayern