Bayern ‘to target’ Florian Wirtz amid Michael Olise uncertainty | OneFootball

Bayern Munich are monitoring Florian Wirtz’s situation at Liverpool as they prepare for possible Michael Olise upheaval, Bild claims.

They view the Germany international as a prime target if they need to act next summer, and an Anfield exit could offer the struggling playmaker a reset. The approach fits their long-term plan to amass leading German talent.

Wirtz has recorded one assist in four Premier League appearances this season. Despite the underwhelming return, Bayern’s admiration for the former Bayer Leverkusen star remains.

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has publicly defended Wirtz, arguing that raw output can be overvalued. “I am not too focused about numbers,” he said. “Nowadays everything is about numbers, everyone tells players you have to assist, you have to score goals. For me, you have to help us play well. Someone will score the goals if we are doing well collectively.”

Bayern’s stance is shaped by uncertainty around Olise. The Frenchman has dazzled since his 2024 arrival, yet there is growing concern he may already be eyeing a Premier League return.

With his contract running to the end of the 2028/29 season and nearing its midpoint, Bayern want to protect his value by securing a new deal. If he declines, they could be forced to cash in, and Wirtz has been identified as the preferred replacement.

Source: Goal.com

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