Liverpool deal unlikely for dream Mohamed Salah replacement | OneFootball

Liverpool have started the process of replacing Mohamed Salah in the summer transfer window after he announced his decision to leave the club. The Egyptian attacker has made up his mind to start a new adventure in his career, calling an end to an illustrious period for the prolific goal scorer at Anfield.

One of the players on Liverpool’s radar is Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, however, Football Insider has claimed that a deal to sign the French is highly unlikely for the Premier League giants.

On paper, Liverpool’s intense admiration for Olise makes perfect tactical sense. The 24-year-old represents what a modern day winger should do.

Michael Olise has reached world class status

He scores goals, he creates goals, he has pace and dribbling quality and he has the potential to become even better in the future.

Much like Salah, Olise is a dynamic, left-footed attacker who thrives when cutting inside from the right flank to orchestrate play, thread through-balls, and deliver devastating finishes.

Since departing Crystal Palace for Bavaria in the summer of 2024, Olise has elevated his game to a truly world-class level.

He has effortlessly adapted to the immense pressure of playing for a European superpower, becoming a creative focal point in Bayern’s attacking machinery and establishing himself as a regular fixture in the French national team.

Pete O’Rourke told Football Insider:

“Obviously, he would be the dream signing to replace Mohamed Salah when he leaves at the end of the season.

“He’s somebody they are still keen on because of the quality he has at his disposal.

“But it’s near impossible that Liverpool could lure Michael Olise away from Bayern Munich. He’s under contract until 2029 and playing some outstanding football.

“It was a world-class performance against Real Madrid in midweek.

“For Liverpool, it’s a bit of a pipe dream for them to sign Michael Olise due to Bayern’s unwillingness to sell him.”

Olise is tied down to a lucrative, long-term contract at the Allianz Arena, giving the German giants ultimate leverage in any potential negotiations, which makes it almost impossible for Liverpool to sign him this summer.

Can Liverpool steal Olise from Bayern Munich?

To pry him away from Munich, Liverpool’s ownership group would likely need to completely shatter their existing transfer record and wage structure.

Furthermore, Bayern’s own ambitions to dominate both the Bundesliga and the Champions League mean they have zero incentive to empower a direct European rival by handing over one of their brightest stars.

While Liverpool’s recruitment team is entirely justified in aiming for the absolute top tier of the market, harsh economic realities will likely dictate their next steps.

Salah has to be replaced in the summer and with someone who can have a similar impact in terms of output but as per latest reports, that replacement is not going to be Olise.