Report: Liverpool ‘confident’ of reuniting former teammates in planned £87m double swoop in 2026

Liverpool FC are actively planning significant transfer moves focusing on signing Michael Olise and Marc Guehi to strengthen their squad. Michael Olise, the 23-year-old Bayern Munich winger, is being viewed as a key target to eventually replace Mohamed Salah, whose new contract runs until 2027 but who will be 35 by its end. Olise’s impressive performance last season—with 12 Bundesliga goals and 16 assists—and his status as a France international have made him highly sought after. Bayern Munich are reportedly preparing to offer Olise a new contract until 2029 to secure his future, but Liverpool remains keen on pursuing the player, who could cost around €100 million[1][3].

Alongside Olise, Liverpool are confident about signing Brighton defender Marc Guehi, who will become a free agent. This move fits into Liverpool's broader strategy to rebuild the squad in the upcoming transfer window, focusing on strengthening both defense and attack[4][5]. The plan for these signings is to support Liverpool's Premier League title defense and long-term competitiveness, especially considering the aging profile of some current key players like Mohamed Salah[1][4].

Discussion around Olise's transfer also highlights comparisons between him and Salah in terms of style and output, noting Olise’s potential to be an extraordinary successor. The pursuit of both players reflects Liverpool’s strategic vision ahead of the 2025/26 season to maintain top-tier performance and replace key figures as necessary[2][5].