Liverpool are dreaming of signing attacker who has great 'understanding' with Hugo Ekitike - journalist
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Michael Olise has been mooted to join Liverpool as a potential successor to Mohamed Salah.With Salah declining, links to Olise have intensified over the last couple of months as we head towards the summer transfer window.The Frenchman, who is showing a great ‘understanding‘ with Hugo Ekitike at international level, is excelling at Bayern Munich alongside former Liverpool player Luis Diaz. Who you dropping for Ngumoha against Wolves in the FA Cup then?
Credit: Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar/Getty Images Liverpool view ‘dream’ Michael Olise transfer as ‘unrealistic’Journalist Florian Plettenberg explained that while the former Crystal Palace ace is a ‘dream’ target for the Merseyside outfit, a transfer is viewed as ‘unrealistic’.He stated: “Michael Olise remains a dream target for Liverpool ahead of the upcoming summer window, and further background checks have been made. However, LFC now consider a transfer to be completely unrealistic.
Incredible 13G/25A this season yet.”Crucially, however, Plettenberg adds that Liverpool are now shifting their focus to another Bundesliga talent, RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande. Some utterly abject displays Photo by Ben Roberts – Danehouse/Getty Images Comparing Yan Diomande and Michael OliseLike Olise, Diomande has been linked to Liverpool for a while at this stage.The winger has previously mentioned that his dad wants to see him play at Anfield as well.Should Liverpool move for the Frenchman instead, they would be getting a less experienced option who hasn’t been quite as impressive this season.In 2025/26, the 19-year-old Leipzig ace has scored 10 and assisted seven in 36 matches across all competitions.Olise, on the other hand, has 13 goals and 25 assists for Bayern Munich in the current campaign.The 24-year-old is obviously playing for a better team with top-level teammates like Harry Kane, but even ignoring his stats, Olise has crucially played in the Premier League previously and has five more years of game time under his belt.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox