Liverpool eye long-term Mohamed Salah successor; Frenchman tipped for a move
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Liverpool are reportedly preparing for the future by targeting Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise as a long-term successor to Mohamed Salah. Although Salah recently signed a two-year contract extension, potentially keeping him at the club until 2027, Liverpool’s recruitment team, led by Richard Hughes, is already planning ahead given that Salah will be 35 when his current deal expires.
Michael Olise, 23, has gained attention for his performances both in the Premier League with Crystal Palace and in the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich. Having moved to Bayern in 2024 on a five-year contract, Olise scored 12 Bundesliga goals in 34 appearances in his debut 2024-25 season and has started the current campaign impressively, including a brace in Bayern's 6-0 win over RB Leipzig and scoring in the 3-2 Bavarian derby win against Augsburg.
Liverpool see Olise as fitting their long-term strategy, as he offers attributes that would complement the club’s evolving style of play. His dribbling ability, creativity, and goal contributions have marked him as one of Europe’s most promising young forwards. Despite some injuries hampering his momentum previously, his consistent impact when fit has made him a prime candidate to fill Salah’s role in the future.
Reports suggest Liverpool could pursue Olise as a summer target, though a transfer might be costly due to Bayern’s negotiating advantage and the player’s long-term contract. The club’s ambition is clear in reshaping the squad with high-profile signings like Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, and Olise is expected to be part of that vision once Salah’s era winds down.
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