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Real Madrid considering blockbuster Michael Olise offer involving €130m plus first-team star – report
Real Madrid could be preparing one of the most ambitious transfer operations of the summer as club president Florentino Perez explores a deal for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise that could involve both a huge cash offer and the departure of a key first-team midfielder.
It must be remembered that Olise has emerged as the preferred attacking target for Real Madrid, with the club viewing the French international as an ideal addition to Jose Mourinho’s squad.
However, convincing Bayern Munich to part ways with one of their most valuable players will not be straightforward.
As a result, Los Blancos are considering a creative proposal that could see either Aurelien Tchouameni or Eduardo Camavinga included in negotiations to reduce the overall transfer cost.
Olise is Real Madrid’s priority target
Real Madrid’s interest in Michael Olise is not new, but the pursuit now appears to be gathering momentum.
In fact, according to Defensa Central, Real Madrid are willing to commit a substantial financial package to complete the transfer.
Depending on the structure of the deal, the club could offer between €100 million and €130 million in addition to one of their midfielders.
The proposal would not be a direct player swap but rather two separate operations designed to benefit both clubs financially.
Tchouameni and Camavinga acting as bargaining chips
A key aspect of the plan revolves around Bayern Munich’s long-standing admiration for both Tchouameni and Camavinga.
The German champions have explored the possibility of signing the French midfield duo in the past, and Real Madrid are now considering whether one of them could be used to facilitate negotiations.
If Tchouameni were included, Real Madrid would value him at around €100 million.
In that scenario, the club could offer approximately €100 million in cash for Olise, creating a package worth close to €200 million overall.
Meanwhile, if Camavinga were the player involved, Madrid would value him at around €70 million. That would increase the cash portion of the proposal to roughly €130 million.
In either case, it is important to note that the total valuation of the operation would still approach the €200 million mark.
Real Madrid fans at the Santiago Bernabeu are beginning to grow frustrated by the chances being missed – something that they made very clear during last night’s narrow 2-1 win over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League.
But, according to MARCA, there is no alarm or worry inside the locker room. Mourinho and his players believe they are creating enough opportunities and are confident the goals will come.
There is no sense of panic
Real Madrid have created 15 clear-cut chances across their last two matches against Inter and Real Betis, but have scored only twice.
That statistic may cause concern from the outside, but Mourinho and his players have a different interpretation. They believe the team is generating enough danger and, for that reason, see no need to change direction.
For Mourinho, creating chances is the foundation of the team’s attacking game.
Real Madrid are finding space through quick transitions, establishing themselves in the opposition half and regularly getting their forwards into dangerous positions.
From inside the club, therefore, the problem is viewed as one of finishing rather than attacking structure.
The team is producing enough opportunities to have scored considerably more goals, and there is complete confidence that the gap between chances created and goals scored will eventually narrow.
That is why the last two matches have not triggered any internal debate about changing the approach.
Instead, the message is to continue doing what is working, keep creating opportunities and become more effective in the final third.
Decision-making, accuracy and composure in front of goal are the areas where Real Madrid believe they need to take the next step.
No reason to change course
The report further claims that Mourinho also understands that finishing comes in cycles. Some matches see a team convert almost every opportunity it creates, while in others it takes a large number of chances to find the net.
Real Madrid are currently experiencing the latter, but the Portuguese coach believes the most important thing is to remain on the right side of the equation, where the opportunities are consistently being produced.
For the coaching staff, 15 clear chances in two matches is a positive sign, particularly for a team still learning some of the movements demanded by Mourinho’s new system.
Mourinho also does not want his players to lose confidence because of a temporary lack of efficiency. So, there is no major reason for worry in the locker room despite the growing frustration among fans.
