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Liverpool’s interest in Michael Olise can’t be discounted amid Bayern Munich’s plan to offer the forward a new contract.

The Merseyside giants have the Frenchman in their sights, with the club keen to bolster both wings (which have largely underperformed this term).

Mo Salah, though no question a legendary figure at Anfield, appears to be nearing the end of the line at L4. The arrival of the former Crystal Palace man would certainly go some way to plugging the gap should the Egypt international depart in the summer.

Liverpool’s interest in Michael Olise remains

Bayern, of course, do have the benefit of time on their hands, with three years set to remain on Olise’s deal even after the 2025/26 campaign.

“Michael Olise is currently on a contract running until 2029, and Bayern Munich would love to have him sign a new contract until 2031. But this all takes time,” Christian Falk exclusively informed CF Bayern Insider.

“With three years left on Olise’s current terms, Bayern have time on their hands. But, of course, they also heard that Liverpool are interested and Manchester City is watching the player.

“But they also have the Konrad Laimer contract negotiations to think about, the Harry Kane negotiations… It’s a complicated situation. What if you sign one player until 2031 and then the others say, ‘Hey, I want a longer contract’?”

However, given Liverpool’s increasingly clear need on the right flank, it’s not a situation those at Säbener Straße will be keen to let play out.

* Michael Olise’s stats across all competitions for Bayern this term (Transfermarkt)

Of course, as far as Liverpool interest is concerned, that particular concern may be taken care of on its own should Arne Slot’s men fall outside of the Champions League spots.

Bayern are playing a dangerous game

From Liverpool’s perspective, assuming that they can secure elite European football for the 2026/27 season, there is an opportunity here.

“It’s a bit of a dangerous game; the longer you wait, the more it invites other clubs to pick up the phone and call the player,” Falk went on to add.

“Michael Olise isn’t, at the moment, one of the top earners (picking up around €15m [£13m]. Jamal Musiala and Harry Kane perhaps earn about €10m more.

“Bayern can always give the right winger more money, but the longer they wait, the more complicated the situation becomes. Bayern don’t want another ‘Upamecano case’. Nobody wants that!”

At £13m a year, that would put Olise joint-level with Cody Gakpo (allegedly Liverpool’s fourth-best paid player in the squad).

* Liverpool’s top earners compared to Michael Olise (Capology)

However, if Mo Salah were to depart in the summer, a significant chunk of the wage bill would be freed up, enabling the Reds to go big with a contract offer of their own.

Of course, Bayern would have to first agree to a transfer, and they’re hardly under any pressure to accept a bid with three years remaining on the 24-year-old’s deal.

Still, time is of the essence. Max Eberl and Co. need to hand Michael Olise a contract genuinely befitting of his current status at the club and in world football.