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Liverpool Eye Olise as Future Summer Target

Focus on next summer’s priority

Liverpool may have spent £446 million in this window, bringing in eight signings to reshape the squad, but thoughts are already turning to the next step. According to the Daily Mail, the recruitment team led by Richard Hughes has one eye firmly on the future, with Michael Olise highlighted as a name on the agenda. The club’s strategy is clear, to build not just for now but for the years ahead, and Olise is beginning to emerge as a serious candidate.

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The Reds’ hierarchy are conscious of the long-term planning required around Mohamed Salah’s role. The Egyptian has defined an era, but replacements will eventually be required. As the Daily Mail noted, “they want a long-term Mohamed Salah replacement in the next summer or two and the early noises are that Bayern Munich’s former Crystal Palace star Olise could be right at the top of their shopping list.”

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Why Olise fits the bill

Olise offers qualities that would complement Liverpool’s evolving style. His ability to glide past defenders, unlock tight games and deliver in the final third has been evident since his Palace breakthrough. Injuries have hampered momentum at times, yet when fit, he has consistently stood out as one of Europe’s most exciting young forwards.

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The club has already shown a willingness to invest heavily in reshaping the squad. From Alexander Isak’s record-breaking arrival to the pursuit of Florian Wirtz, the ambition has been unmistakable. Now, Olise is seen as a player capable of carrying that ambition further. The Daily Mail stated, “we can’t say too much more than that yet but could be one to watch.”

Transfer market realities

Liverpool have long admired players like Marc Guehi, even after a collapsed move, showing that persistence is part of the recruitment model. With Olise, the sense is similar. He is admired, there is awareness of his potential fit, and the feeling is that the club could strike when the timing aligns.

Competition will be fierce. Clubs across Europe are tracking Olise, and Bayern Munich will have many suitors. Yet Liverpool’s pull remains unique. The vision of Anfield nights, combined with the possibility of being Salah’s heir, gives them a powerful card to play.

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Planning beyond the present

This is not just about replacing a star. It is about continuity and evolution. Liverpool cannot afford to stall after such heavy investment. The Isak deal signalled their readiness to compete for elite players. Olise would be a continuation of that narrative. He represents youth, talent, and the promise of carrying Liverpool into a new chapter.

The excitement around Olise’s potential move is not only about talent but about symbolism. Bringing him in would send another message, that Liverpool are refusing to fade, that they intend to set the pace in English football rather than react to rivals.

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After years of seeing rivals outspend and outmanoeuvre, there is now a sense that the Reds are back at the very top of the table when it comes to ambition.

The idea of Olise arriving next summer feels like the perfect continuation of this project. Fans have watched him torment full-backs, whip in crosses and score goals with an elegance that seems tailor-made for Anfield. The thought of him stepping into Salah’s shoes, not immediately but gradually, gives supporters something to cling to.

We remember how long it took for Salah to become part of the folklore of the Kop. It was never overnight, it was built through consistency and moments of brilliance. Olise has the flair to do the same. Imagine him combining with Isak, with Dominik Szoboszlai feeding him, with the crowd roaring him on under the lights.

It feels like Liverpool are already plotting the next page of the story. Supporters can sense the hunger. After such a record-breaking summer, the idea that next year’s plan is already in motion only adds to the belief that this is a new era. If Olise is truly on the shortlist, it is the kind of transfer that will excite the fans, excite the squad, and reaffirms Liverpool’s position at football’s summit.