Anfield Index
·27 février 2026
Liverpool ‘in talks’ to sign world-class Bayern Munich star

In partnership with
Yahoo sportsAnfield Index
·27 février 2026

Liverpool’s summer plans are already gathering pace, with fresh claims that the club are preparing decisive moves in the market. Credit must go to Indy Kaila for the original update, which has sparked significant discussion among supporters and observers alike.
According to the update, Liverpool are in contact with representatives of two highly rated Bundesliga attackers, signalling clear intent ahead of what promises to be another pivotal window at Anfield.
The headline name is Michael Olise, currently lighting up the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich. The X post states: “Our high-level source at @LFC has provided us information that the club are in talks with Michael Olise’s representatives and will activate the release clause once personal terms are agreed Liverpool want to sign both Michael Olise & Yan Diomande this summer.”
Those are strong words, and if accurate, they point to a club willing to back ambition with action. Olise has registered ten goals and 16 assists in 22 Bundesliga games this season, an extraordinary return that underlines his influence. Averaging more than one goal contribution per match, the France international has elevated himself into the bracket of elite wide forwards.
For Liverpool, this profile makes obvious sense. With succession planning around Mohamed Salah never far from internal discussions, a dynamic, left footed creator who thrives between the lines feels aligned with the club’s recruitment model. Yet prising him away from Bayern would require substantial financial commitment, and Champions League uncertainty could complicate negotiations.
Alongside Olise, Liverpool are credited with interest in Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig. At 19, Diomande represents a different kind of investment, one rooted in projection rather than proven output.
He may not yet command the same spotlight, but Bundesliga watchers speak highly of his explosiveness and intelligence in wide areas. Leipzig have built a reputation for developing elite talent, and Liverpool’s recruitment team will be well aware of the upside.

Photo: IMAGO
Strategically, this dual pursuit is telling. It suggests Liverpool are exploring both established excellence and emerging promise, ensuring flexibility depending on finances and competitive status.
This is a crucial period for Liverpool. After Arne Slot delivered the Premier League title in his debut campaign, expectations surged. However, the title defence has faltered, with the Reds currently sixth despite a £450m summer outlay. Another window of change appears inevitable.
Whether Liverpool can persuade a player of Olise’s standing to leave Bayern remains uncertain. The Allianz Arena project is stable, competitive and regularly competing deep in Europe. Convincing him would require a compelling sporting vision.
Diomande, by contrast, may be more attainable and arguably more in keeping with Liverpool’s historic approach of identifying stars before they reach their peak valuation.
Much will hinge on qualification for Europe’s elite competition. Financial muscle alone rarely seals such deals, sporting trajectory matters. What is clear is that Liverpool are not standing still.
From a supporter’s perspective, this report is exactly the kind of ambition we want to hear about. Michael Olise is box office. Ten goals and 16 assists in 22 games is outrageous output, and he looks like someone who could electrify Anfield every week. After a frustrating title defence, we need players who can shift momentum instantly.
Arne Slot delivered glory in his first season, nobody can take that away. But sitting sixth after spending £450m hurts. The squad feels in transition again, and that makes this summer massive. If the club truly are ready to trigger a release clause once personal terms are agreed, that shows intent.
Yan Diomande excites me as well. Liverpool at their best spot the next superstar before everyone else catches up. If he is the next breakout winger from Leipzig, we should be first in line.
Champions League football would help enormously, yet Anfield still carries weight. Big players want big stages, and few are bigger than a European night under the lights.
If this report proves accurate, it signals a club preparing to respond decisively. Another summer of change is coming, and this time it has to put Liverpool firmly back in the title conversation.









































