Liverpool has set its sights on Michael Olise, a winger from Bayern Munich, to become Mohamed Salah's replacement in the summer of 2026.

The French forward has established himself as one of the great revelations in European football and is seen as the piece that could lead the new project of Arne Slot, alongside Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, and Alexander Isak.

The future of Salah and the bet on Olise

The uncertainty about Mohamed Salah's continuity has forced the Anfield club to plan in advance. Despite having recently renewed, the Egyptian forward could receive a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia. If that scenario materializes, the signing of Michael Olise would become the key operation of the market.

The Frenchman, at just 22 years old, possesses similar characteristics to Salah: speed, dribbling, and the ability to unbalance in the final third. Additionally, his youth makes him a strategic asset for a Liverpool seeking to balance talent and projection.

Michael Olise's numbers at Bayern Munich

Since joining Bayern Munich in 2024, Olise has had a dream season. He ended his first campaign with 20 goals and 22 assists, figures that placed him among the most productive attackers in Europe. With an average direct involvement in 0.9 goals per game, the former Crystal Palace player has established himself as an offensive reference in Germany.

The winger's performance has attracted the interest of several European giants. However, the Reds seem willing to lead the race for his signing. The release clause would be around £87 million, though some sources suggest that figure could be adjusted if the player prioritizes a return to the Premier League.

Arne Slot's project and offensive reconstruction

The sporting direction of Liverpool has invested in young talents in recent transfer windows but still deems it necessary to add a decisive profile in attack. In this plan, Michael Olise fits perfectly. He would play alongside Florian Wirtz, who is shaping up as a creative attacking midfielder; Hugo Ekitike, a mobile forward with association capabilities; and Alexander Isak, a goal-scoring reference with elite experience.

This quartet could restore the lost explosiveness to Liverpool in recent years, offering offensive variations and greater rotation capacity in the Premier League and the Champions League.

Although Liverpool has an advantage, this won't be an easy signing. Bayern Munich plans to secure their star with a lucrative contract, and Pep Guardiola had already shown interest in Olise for Manchester City. Nevertheless, the possibility of returning to England and leading an ambitious project could influence the player's decision.

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