Michael Olise, 23, is being considered one of Europe’s brightest young attacking talents
The French winger, who can also play as an attacking midfielder, currently plays for Bayern Munich though he was born in England and grew up in London
Liverpool see Olise as the ideal successor to the 33-year-old Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah. They are seeking a left-footed player on the right wing who likes to cut inside. Olise is technically sound and provides excellent delivery
Olise honed his skills in the academies of English clubs such as Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City, before joining Reading's academy in 2017
His breakthrough season came in 2020-21 with Reading, when he won the EFL Young Player of the Season award
Olise moved to Crystal Palace in 2021, and completed a permanent transfer to Bayern Munich in 2024, for a reported €60 million fee
He ended the Bundesliga season with 12 goals and 15 assists, finishing as the league's top assist provider
Internationally, Olise represents France, despite being eligible to play for England, Nigeria, and Algeria
He has represented France at various youth levels, and made his senior debut in September 2024. He already has three goals in seven international appearances