At this point in the football season, Michael Olise is a name that almost every team in Europe would like to have in their squad. A dynamic winger who terrorises opponents in every touch and turn, Olise has certainly transitioned from that wonderkid at Crystal Palace to a Ballon d’Or prospect. His high-volume playmaking and effectiveness in 1-v1 situations speak for themselves.
Currently valued at 180M Euros, the Bayern winger scored 15 goals and 21 assists in the Bundesliga last season, as per Transfermarkt, helping the side to a league title and the DFB Pokal. Alongside his club performance, Olise has been equally effective for the French national team, spearheading the offence with Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele during the FIFA World Cup.
These performances have been key in making him a hot prospect for giants Liverpool FC. The Reds, along with Real Madrid, took quite an interest in the 24-year-old during the summer transfer window. Of course, the German club had remarked that Olise was not for sale. But with new updates, the Premier League club might fancy their chances to bring Olise to Anfield in the upcoming season.
However, it’s important to note that Michael Olise’s current contract runs through the 2029 season. Meanwhile, Bayern Munich is pushing to keep the winger till 2032, as per Sky. However, talks between the two parties haven’t accelerated. According to Goal.com, Olise’s camp would be outrightly interested in this extension if the player is guaranteed a release clause.
Now, doubling down on that further, Olise’s contract will also reportedly have a special clause for specific clubs, which includes Liverpool FC, according to Indykaila News.
While this update definitely gives Liverpool a chance, it’s quite certain that the Los Blancos would most likely be on that contract as well, especially given Olise’s admiration for the Spanish club and Madrid’s keen eye on the player.
It suggests that even though the Reds have a chance, they won’t be able to avail Olise’s services without breaking their bank and entering a bidding war with clubs like Madrid. Meanwhile, Bayern has been extremely cautious with the situation, looking to tempt him with an extremely lucrative offer that can see Olise become the club’s top earner, as per Goal.com.
Eventually, it will be a decision for Michael Olise to make either at the end of the season or in the future. In Liverpool, Olise can be the perfect successor to Mohamed Salah’s throne for a left-footed right winger. Furthermore, Olise’s profile to set up strikers for goals and also do the bulk of the scoring when needed makes him the perfect X factor for Liverpool FC forwards such as Alexander Isak, Cody Gakpo, and Bradley Barcola.
However, for now, it will be worth the wait to see where Michael Olise eventually lands and whether he decides to move to Liverpool FC to facilitate a return to the Premier League, the very place that forged him into a superstar.
