Olise replacement: Liverpool £128m target on Bayern shortlist | OneFootball

Bayern Munich are interested in Paris Saint-Germain attacker Bradley Barcola, who is also a reported target for Liverpool.

The German giants have plenty of depth in their attacking ranks, but there are concerns surrounding the long-term future of Michael Olise.

The Frenchman has reportedly told some of his international teammates about his desire to play for Real Madrid, who could make a move for him this summer.

While Bayern do not want to sell Olise at any price in this window, the club may need to make a decision on his future if he does not sign a new contract.

Bradley Barcola: Replacement for Michael Olise?

If Olise leaves Bayern in the future, Bradley Barcola could emerge as an option for the German champions.

Christian Falk has told CFBayern Insider that Barcola is on Bayern’s shortlist, but there is “no chance” of the Bavarian giants signing him this summer.

Falk said: “It is TRUE: Bradley Barcola is one of the names on the shortlist at Bayern Munich if they have to replace Michael Olise. I reported last summer that there was an idea to sign the France international anyway. Even the summer before, the 23-year-old was considered a very interesting player for FC Bayern. He’s on the shortlist, but at the moment there is no chance of getting this player for the club.

“That’s because PSG want to give the winger a new contract, and amounts in the region of €150m have been floated if the Ligue 1 champions were to sell the player. However, when you look at the situation – and, as we say, Bayern don’t want to sell Olise this summer – the club has to think about the Frenchman’s situation if he doesn’t sign a contract with Bayern.

“When you look at Bradley Barcola’s contract, you see he’s got a year less left on his terms compared to his international teammate (running out in 2028). So, if he isn’t sold this summer to Liverpool, who are clearly interested, or to another club that can afford the asking price, and he’s still on the market – and assuming that Bayern are forced to sell Michael Olise – with one year left on his contract next summer, then PSG have a decision to make.

“I personally think he’s a player who would fit in perfectly at Bayern Munich. That’s also partly due to his affordable salary demands (currently earning €7m-8m gross in Paris, which is half of what Olise earns at Bayern). So, he’s one to keep an eye out for as a potential replacement in case Michael Olise leaves.”

Liverpool advantage in Barcola race?

The Reds are looking to sign a new winger this summer, and despite landing Victor Munoz from Osasuna, they are keen to add further options in wide areas.

Liverpool have been heavily linked with a move for Barcola, who could be persuaded to leave PSG this summer.

The European champions have a wealth of attacking options at their disposal, and Barcola is not guaranteed a regular starting spot in the team.

PSG have also been linked with a move for Yan Diomande, and Barcola’s position could come under further threat if the Ivory Coast attacker joins the French club.

Having said that, it could take a fee in the region of £128m (€150m) to lure Barcola away from Paris, and it remains unclear whether Liverpool would be willing to pay that amount.