When Arne Slot was asked before the international break about Mo Salah’s significant drop in scoring form, the Liverpool manager replied dryly: “The last thing that worries me is that Salah will score again. Of course, it’s too early to write off the 33-year-old, but 5 goals in 16 games from last season’s top scorer in the Premier League make the hunt for a replacement even more relevant. On Thursday, one of the top candidates showed up – again.
Bayern Munich have made two of the best attacking signings in Europe in recent years. First Harry Kane, then Michael Olise. The Frenchman was brought in from Crystal Palace in the summer of 2024, in his debut season the right winger went on to score 20 goals and 23 assists in 55 games.
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In France’s 4-0 win over Ukraine on Thursday, it was Kylian Mbappe who stole the headlines with his two goals – including a Panenka penalty – and an assist, but Michael Olise’s passing, ability to find his teammates and scoring, were just as important contributors to the victory.
WhoScored reports Olise took three shots, played five key passes, had a passing accuracy of 93.8% and 93 touches on the ball.
Daily Mail journalist Lewis Steele reported in September about Liverpool’s interest in Olise as a long-term successor to Mo Salah, this is supported by Bild’s Christian Falk. Although Bayern do not intend to let go of Olise, bids of 100 million euros will open the door for Liverpool to negotiations, it is reported.
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Liverpool have shown they are in a position and willing to go to great lengths for the biggest, long-term signings. Michael Olise showed at Palace, Bayern and Les Bleus he is the right winger to bet on the day the crater left by Salah is to be covered.
