Liverpool spends £100 million on Salah's replacement

Liverpool is engaged in a tough battle to acquire Michael Olise from Bayern Munich, considering him a lasting replacement for Mohamed Salah.

Liverpool is facing a critical transition period as Mohamed Salah's form declines and he is expected to leave Anfield before his contract ends. According to Football Insider, the Reds have identified Michael Olise, the young French star at Bayern Munich, as their top transfer target.

Olise has played just one season in the Bundesliga but quickly became a key player under coach Vincent Kompany. However, to secure the 24-year-old's signature, Liverpool must spend at least £100 million, with the price potentially rising as he continues to develop strongly.

In his debut 2024-25 season, Olise scored 17 goals and provided 18 assists across all competitions, making him one of Europe's most promising young talents. Football Insider reports: "If Bayern agrees to let Olise go, all the top European clubs will want to sign the young French player. Liverpool has targeted him as a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah. Manchester City will definitely be interested in Olise as well. And Real Madrid? They are closely monitoring this attacking midfielder."

Bayern Munich has braced itself for the wave of interest in Olise, while the player is increasingly proving himself as one of the most valuable names on the market. For Liverpool, he represents an ideal option to replace Salah — the Egyptian star who no longer holds absolute influence at Anfield.

In the 2025-2026 season, Salah has shown a lackluster performance, often confined to the right wing and rarely involved in attacks. This is a stark contrast to the central role he held under Jurgen Klopp and even Arne Slot last season. The Dutch coach is now shifting tactics, focusing on collective strength rather than relying on a 33-year-old individual.

With Salah likely to leave Liverpool at the end of the 2026-27 season, the club's management has identified Olise as the long-term replacement and is ready to invest heavily to acquire him. A major transfer could happen in upcoming windows, promising fresh energy for Anfield's attack.

The race to sign Olise will certainly be tough with Man City and Real Madrid also involved, but if Liverpool acts decisively and early, they could welcome a star capable of continuing Mohamed Salah's legacy.