Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak’s club-record transfers to Liverpool may be surpassed if they pursue Michael Olise, according to Football Insider.
Liverpool spent nearly £400 million on ten new players during the summer transfer window, with Wirtz and Isak joining from Bayer Leverkusen and Newcastle United, respectively, for more than £100 million.
As I disclosed on the current episode of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Isak’s £125 million transfer cost might be surpassed as the British record if Olise returns to the Premier League from Bayern Munich.
On September 13, Football Insider reported that Bayern will demand at least £100 million for Olise in order to deter interest from Liverpool, who spent £50.8 million to sign him from Crystal Palace 14 months earlier.
Liverpool regard Olise as the ideal alternative for Mohamed Salah, but my sources say the France attacker is coveted by several top teams and would certainly seek a cost comparable to Wirtz and Isak.
According to Football Insider, after Liverpool demonstrated their ability to pay large sums on transfer fees in recent months, Bayern will not let Olise leave the club unless they receive far over £100 million, if at all.
Michael Olise puts Liverpool into a £100 million transfer choice.
According to Football Insider, Liverpool’s interest in Olise is reliant on Salah’s future at Anfield, but it is unclear whether they will have until 2027 to make a choice.
“It’s more than likely that Liverpool will be looking at Michael Olise – his career is just going up and up,” I said on the latest Inside Track podcast.
“If Liverpool are searching for a long-term successor for Mohamed Salah, Olise would be on the list.
“In the present market, you’ve seen players sell for more over £100 million, including Wirtz and Isak.
“Olise is on a long-term contract, and as a player with so much potential, he’d likely command similar fees.
“It’s not an easy deal to do, but I don’t think Bayern Munich will be counting on losing Michael Olise anytime soon.”
Liverpool left in doubt regarding Salah and Olise transfer plans.
Mick Brown, Man United’s former head scout, told Football Insider that Liverpool is set to step up their interest in Olise, with Salah unlikely to stay at Anfield after 2027, but a lot may happen before then.
Olise’s value to Bayern will only rise in the following two years after scoring 23 goals and assisting 20 in his debut season, with Salah’s departure only likely to earn Liverpool a transfer fee if he heads to the Saudi Pro League.
On September 3, Football Insider claimed that Liverpool’s massive summer spending was a one-time event, casting doubt on the club’s capacity to clinch nine-figure deals for players like Olise in the future.
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