The French winger has yet to renew his contract with the German club, although it is not going to expire anytime soon, Bayern Munich’s long glances in the direction of Anfield are a clear sign that something is going on.
The 24-year-old striker Michael Olise is a very important part of Bayern Munich’s success in recent years under Vincent Kompany. – They are one of four clubs that the experts believe can win the Champions League this year. – Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona, Arsenal and then Bayern Munich.
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Now Michael Olise seems to be an important piece in the transfer market, but whether it is initiated by Bayern Munich because of their interest in Florian Wirtz, or if Wirtz comes because Olise wants to leave is a little uncertain.
BILD reports that Bayern are not currently considering selling him – but a potentially failed attempt to extend the deal could open the door for the Liverpool player. – They write that a future option rather than an ongoing operation. Bayern are not in talks with Liverpool about the German international, and there is no agreement on his return to the Bundesliga.
Michael Olise sets the condition for Bayern to consider Wirtz
The scenario depends on what happens with Olise in the coming months. Bayern will want to know next summer whether the Frenchman is willing to extend his contract beyond June 2029, after Jan-Christian Dreesen confirmed in August that there were no negotiations on renewal yet.
Bayern’s current stance is to keep the player. Olise also has no known buyout clause, and a sale next summer is not part of the club’s current plans, according to reports on his situation.
His numbers show how important he is in planning. In the 2025/26 Bundesliga season, Olise finished with 15 goals and 19 assists in 32 games, earning him the league’s best player award.
In addition, the Frenchman is a key player at the start of the 2026/27 season. After the first four Bundesliga rounds, he had scored 4 goals, including a hat trick against Union Berlin.
Florian Wirtz is not a January affair
Therefore, Florian Wirtz’s name is potentially linked to Olise’s eventual departure, rather than an immediate need for Bayern. Falk is effectively ruling out a deal in the winter transfer window due to the player’s cost and Liverpool’s unwillingness to sell him.
Wirtz joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen in June 2025, in a move that, according to the Premier League and the stated variables surrounding the deal, could reach €136 million. The German then signed a long-term contract with the English club.
His first season in England featured periods of attacking production. For example, in January 2026, he was named Liverpool’s Player of the Month after playing 9 games and contributing 5 goals and 2 assists in that period.
The start of the 2026/27 season has sparked more debate about his performance, but Liverpool have not signalled to Bayern any desire to part ways with the German mid-season. Therefore, the January scenario remains closed, and any transfer will be postponed until the summer.
The next decision point will be in the summer of 2027, where Bayern will have to get an answer from Michael Olise about the future of his contract. Only if the Frenchman does not extend his contract and a negotiated exit occurs, would it make sense to consider Florian Wirtz as an option. Until then, there are no talks with Liverpool.
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