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Arsenal is closely monitoring the situation of Michael Olise with Bayern Munich as he has become Mikel Arteta's new desire. The next Arsenal signing will be a world star who can lead the offensive project.
The Gunners' board is keeping informed about the negotiations between the French international and the Bavarian leadership, who seek to extend his contract beyond June 2027.
Negotiation for the release clause at Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich's board aims to secure a long-term stay for the 24-year-old forward by finalizing a salary improvement. However, the inclusion of a fixed release clause stands as a non-negotiable condition demanded by the player's representatives to sign the extension, a parameter that would open the doors to a direct transfer to North London.
Should the player reject the offers presented at the Allianz Arena, the German leadership will be forced to negotiate his transfer before the end of his contract.
Official contract negotiations between Bayern and Michael Olise's representatives have yet to begin, but there have already been informal contacts - and Bayern have made it very clear to the Frenchman that they want to keep him for a very long time to come. As things stand, Bayern do not expect Olise to express a desire to leave the club [@Plettigoal]
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) October 12, 2026
Return factor to London and competition from Real Madrid, PSG, and Liverpool
Alongside Arsenal's interest, European entities such as Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Liverpool have made inquiries about the player. Despite continental interest, the possibility of returning to his hometown and playing alongside close fellow players like Eberechi Eze and William Saliba represents a direct incentive for the French international.
Mikel Arteta sees the winger as the main reference to lead the attack in the sports planning of the upcoming seasons.
Arsenal's financial strategy for the summer window
Arsenal's board is assessing the budget availability to make the expenditure if the player becomes available through a fixed release figure. The financial strength of the London treasury ensures the financial capacity to cover the transfer fee and the player's wages without breaching the financial control.
The club executives will play a cautious observation role until the resolution of the talks in Germany is known. Arsenal's scouts will attend Michael Olise's official commitments in the Bundesliga and the Champions League during November and December 2026.
If the forward rejects the contract extension offers with Bayern Munich early next year, Arsenal will commence formal discussions with his representatives to try and secure his signing in the summer.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Arsenal entra en la puja por Olise
