Liverpool are reportedly considering a move for Michael Olise in next summer’s transfer window, with the Bayern Munich attacker said to be open to a switch to Anfield.
According to a report from transfer source Indy Kaila, Olise is “very keen” on the possibility of joining Liverpool.
The Reds’ interest in the France international is nothing new. Liverpool have previously been linked with the 24-year-old, and the club could once again explore a deal if they decide to strengthen their options on the right flank.
The potential move, however, could present Andoni Iraola with an intriguing tactical question — particularly if Olise continues to develop in a more central role for Bayern Munich and France.
Liverpool continue to admire Michael Olise
Olise has established himself as one of Europe’s most dangerous attacking players since leaving Crystal Palace for Bayern Munich.
According to the source, the Frenchman has recorded 60 goal contributions in 59 appearances across all competitions since the beginning of the 2025/26 season.
That kind of production explains why Liverpool could be tempted to pursue a deal if Bayern become willing to negotiate.
The Reds have also previously explored the possibility of signing a naturally right-sided winger. Their interest in Brighton & Hove Albion’s Yankuba Minteh was one example, highlighting the club’s desire for greater balance in its attacking options.
Olise would offer more than simply positional balance. His technical quality, creativity and experience in the Premier League could allow him to make an immediate contribution.
There is, however, another factor Liverpool may need to consider.
Could Olise’s new role create a problem for Liverpool?
The biggest question may not be whether Olise is good enough for Liverpool, but where he would fit into Iraola’s system.
Christian Falk recently reported that Bayern manager Vincent Kompany is experimenting with Olise in a more central role — a position he has also occupied for the French national team.
Falk wrote:
“Musiala has a long contract and don’t forget that Vincent Kompany is trying a new system with Michael Olise as the fulcrum in the centre – the same position he currently plays in for the French national team.”
The comments came in the context of speculation surrounding Bayern’s interest in Florian Wirtz and the possibility of a swap involving Olise.
From Liverpool’s perspective, the ideal scenario would presumably be to add Olise alongside Wirtz rather than view the Frenchman as a replacement for the German.
That could create an interesting tactical challenge.
If Wirtz is expected to remain an important part of Liverpool’s long-term plans, how would the club accommodate another player who increasingly prefers operating in central areas?
How could Iraola fit Olise and Wirtz together?
Signing Olise would not necessarily mean restricting him to the touchline.
Liverpool could potentially use rotational movement to allow Olise to drift inside while Wirtz moves into wider or deeper positions. A more attacking right-back could then provide the necessary width from the flank.
Another possibility would be for Wirtz to occupy the spaces vacated by Olise when the Frenchman moves centrally.
That kind of fluidity could make Liverpool more difficult to defend, although it would also require clearly defined roles and an effective understanding between the players.
The key point is that Liverpool would not be signing Olise simply as a traditional touchline winger. If his development as a central attacker continues, Iraola may have to find a way to maximise his strengths without limiting Wirtz’s influence.
That makes the potential transfer particularly interesting.
Liverpool’s reported interest in Olise is easy to understand given his production and versatility, but his evolving role could give Iraola a tactical puzzle to solve if the Reds eventually make a serious move for the Bayern star.
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