Liverpool entered last summer having committed to a \u00a3450 million spend on new players, yet clear gaps remain in the squad. Defensive-minded signings must take priority after dismal performances at the back this campaign, but adding at least one wide forward in the coming months is also essential if the six-time Champions League winners are to rediscover their mojo.<\/p>\n
Michael Olise, 24, has emerged as a candidate for that role. He is currently setting the Bundesliga alight alongside Harry Kane and ex-Liverpool winger Luis D\u00edaz at Bayern Minich. Despite the difficulties of such a transfer, the Reds would be remiss to ignore the Frenchman in their search for reinforcements.<\/p>\n
Bayern\u2019s original \u00a350 million outlay on Olise has already looked like a bargain. He produced 27 goal contributions in 34 Bundesliga outings in his debut season, plus a further seven goals and assists in the Champions League, earning the competition\u2019s Rookie of the Season award en route to the title. A productive Club World Cup campaign carried into the current season, with Olise providing 26 goal contributions by the winter break of 2025\u201326.<\/p>\n
His technical ability, dribbling and distribution are well documented. According to FBref, Olise ranks in the 99th percentile for key passes, carries and shot-creating actions per 90 in the Bundesliga this term, underlining his creative output. A left foot that can split defences with passes, tease crosses or bend efforts into the top corner makes him a complete wide attacker and one of the most enjoyable wide men to watch when operating at full tilt.<\/p>\n
The adjustment period required for Florian Wirtz this season, who is now hitting his stride after months of mediocrity, highlights just how difficult it can be adapting to the Premier League from German football. That would be no concern for Liverpool in any pursuit of Olise.<\/p>\n
Born and raised in England, Olise progressed from Reading\u2019s academy to senior football before moving to Crystal Palace, where he recorded double-digit goal contribution hauls across three Premier League seasons. No language barrier or culture shock would be expected, but any transfer would likely surpass \u00a380 million. Liverpool\u2019s decision not to sign a direct replacement for D\u00edaz has left the squad light on reliable options, and the club must ensure they do not repeat that mistake with Salah by putting a succession plan in place.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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