Liverpool have identified Bayern Munich attacking midfielder Michael Olise as their primary recruitment target following Mohamed Salah's impending departure, French media outlets report.
Salah's nine-season tenure at Liverpool will conclude when his contract expires this summer, making him available on a free transfer.
The Merseyside club now faces the challenge of replacing their third-most prolific scorer in club history. According to RMC Sport, Olise has emerged as the leading candidate on their recruitment shortlist.
Competition for the French international's signature appears fierce, with Arsenal, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain all reportedly prioritizing the winger ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
Bayern's position remains uncompromising, with the Bundesliga giants showing no willingness to negotiate a sale. The club holds significant leverage given Olise's contract runs through 2029.
The 24-year-old completed his £50 million transfer from Crystal Palace in 2024 and has since become integral to Vincent Kompany's tactical setup at the Allianz Arena.
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Olise's current campaign statistics underscore his value: 16 goals and 27 assists across all competitions as Bayern pursue an unprecedented quadruple.
Beyond Olise, Liverpool's recruitment strategy includes RB Leipzig's promising 19-year-old left-sided attacker Yan Diomande among their prospective summer acquisitions.
Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao also features on the club's monitoring list, having contributed four goals and three assists across 34 appearances this season.
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