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Bayern director dismisses rumours linking star winger to Real Madrid, Liverpool – ‘Doesn’t matter’
Michael Olise is enjoying a dream campaign with Bayern Munich this season, racking up 16 goals and 27 assists from 39 matches in all competitions.
The 24-year-old Frenchman, along with Harry Kane, has been the Bavarians’ best player this season and his accomplishments have not gone unnoticed.
Real Madrid, for one, have said to have taken an interest in Olise. In fact, according to some reports in Germany, club president Florentino Perez is prepared to offer around €160 million to secure his transfer.
Meanwhile, Liverpool, too, have shown an interest in the former Crystal Palace star as a possible replacement for Mohamed Salah, who has announced his departure at the end of the season.
Bayern Munich not worried
Despite the growing speculations, Bayern Munich are not at all worried about the future of Olise, the club sporting director Max Eberl has cofirmed.
“It doesn’t matter which club is interested in him : anyone who plays for FC Bayern knows what they have here,” Eberl stated in an interview with SportBILD (h/t Mundo Deportivo).
Continuing, he added: “Michael has a contract with us until 2029, with no release clause; we’re calm.”
Do Real Madrid need Olise?
Real Madrid could certainly use a player of Olise’s quality, given that the right wing has been a problematic position.
Rodrygo Goes endured a difficult season which was only made worse by an ACL injury which will keep him out of action potentially until the end of the year.
Meanwhile, new signing Franco Mastantuono’s prominence has declined after a positive start.
Alvaro Arbeloa has tweaked his tactics in recent weeks, deploying a four-man midfield system in which Federico Valverde has occupied the right flank and excelled.
But a player of Olise’s abilities, with his best years ahead of him, would certainly be a welcome addition. However, any move in the summer is pretty much out of the question, with Bayern unwilling to consider a sale.
Even though Real Madrid have strengthened their defensive line significantly over the past two summers, they are still looking for more reinforcements.
Jose Mourinho was already pushing for another centre-back signing this past summer despite signing Ibrahima Konate. But Raul Asencio’s refusal to leave meant that there was no other addition made.
However, heading into 2027, Los Blancos intend to sign another centre-back, given that Antonio Rudiger’s contract expires at the end of the season and is unlikely to be renewed.
Moreover, Eder Militao’s continued fitness issues are also a cause of concern, prompting the Merengues to explore the possibility of bringing in another centre-half.
And, as already reported, Jarell Quansah of Bayer Leverkusen has emerged as an option for Real Madrid.
Real Madrid regularly scouting Quansah
Building on that, journalist Florian Plettenberg of Sky Sports Germany reports that Real Madrid have been regularly scouting Quansah this season.
It goes to further underline that the Spanish capital side seem to hold a genuine interest in the 23-year-old England international, who can play both at centre-back and right-back.
Quansah has become a permanent fixture in the defensive line at Leverkusen since his move to the Bundesliga from Liverpool in 2025.
The young defender was also a part of the England national team that finished third at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and has nine caps for the Three Lions.
Stiff competition for Quansah
However, as per the report, Real Madrid are not the only club showing an interest in Quansah.
Indeed, Premier League champions Arsenal and fellow London club Chelsea are also closely monitoring the 23-year-old England international at Leverkusen.
Moreover, Quansah’s boyhood club, Liverpool, are also keeping a close eye on his development. After all, the Reds have a buyback clause worth €70 million for their academy product, which is valid until 15 June 2027.
A promising, young defender with plenty of potential and room for development, Quansah can be an exciting long-term addition for Real Madrid.
However, as per reports, some within the club hierarchy believe that the team could do with more experienced options to bolster the backline. So, it remains to be seen how things progress and whether the interest in Quansah develops into an offer.
