“Watch Liverpool closely… Transfer insider reveals latest updates on Michael Olise.”

Liverpool could be drawn into a heated three-way race to bring Michael Olise back to the Premier League, according to a transfer insider. The Bayern Munich winger, previously highlighted by Lewis Steele as “one to watch” for a potential 2026 move to Anfield, has reportedly caught the Reds’ attention.

Mark Brus of the Daily Briefing reported Tuesday that the 23-year-old is Liverpool’s preferred long-term replacement for Mo Salah, though Arsenal and Manchester United are expected to provide stiff competition. While Bayern are keen to hold on to Olise, they might reconsider if a substantial offer arrives. One source told Brus: “Liverpool keep tracking Olise; he’s their first choice to replace Salah. Bayern want to keep him, but every player has his price, and they could consider a sale if someone comes in with €130m-€140m [£114.2m-£123m].” Another insider added: “There’s serious interest in Olise. Keep an eye on Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester United.”

Planning for life after Salah is already underway, with the 33-year-old likely to leave once his contract expires in June 2027. While Antoine Semenyo remains linked as a potential successor, Olise appears the standout option for the right wing. This season, the Frenchman has scored nine goals and provided 10 assists in 18 appearances for Bayern, including an impressive five-goal contribution in their 6-2 win over Freiburg. His underlying metrics also rank among the best of any winger in Europe’s top five leagues:

Assists per 90: 0.57 (99th percentile)

Shot-creating actions: 6.72 (99th)

Progressive passes: 7.2 (96th)

Non-penalty xG: 0.41 (95th)

Shots: 3.66 (95th)

Successful take-ons: 2.57 (93rd)

Non-penalty goals: 0.4 (88th)

Olise’s Premier League experience with Crystal Palace also gives him an advantage in adapting to English football, something Florian Wirtz has struggled with since joining Liverpool. While adding a centre-back remains the club’s January priority, Olise stands out as a highly suitable—and realistically attainable—candidate to eventually succeed Salah on the right flank.