Liverpool identifies Michael Olise as top transfer target for next year

Liverpool is planning a move for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise to serve as a successor to Mo Salah. The club, currently expanding its French contingent under the direction of Andoni Iraola, prioritized internal stability during the recent transfer window rather than meeting high market valuations for other targets. Ismaila Sarr and Yankuba Minteh were identified as potential additions, but Liverpool declined to meet the respective 75 million pound and 80 million pound demands from Crystal Palace and Brighton. With new minority shareholders, including Amit Bhatia and Jeff Bezos, set to ratify their investment, the club aims to secure a high-profile name in 2027. Liverpool previously added Jeremy Jacquet, Bradley Barcola, and Djylian N'Guessan to its squad this summer, continuing a trend of recruiting players from French-speaking regions.

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