Bayern Munich have no plans to sell Michael Olise during the January transfer window, despite continued reports linking the French winger with Liverpool.
Christian Falk reported that Bayern would reject any mid-season approach because Olise is regarded as essential to Vincent Kompany’s team and the club remain focused on winning the Champions League. “There is absolutely no chance of selling the Frenchman in the January transfer window,” Falk said.
Liverpool were linked with Olise as a possible long-term successor to Mohamed Salah, who left Anfield at the end of last season. However, the Reds ultimately signed Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee that could rise to £123 million.
Bayern’s public position is firm but does not amount to a permanent guarantee that Olise will never leave. CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said the club received no offers for the player during the summer and stressed that Bayern had no interest in selling him. Sporting director Max Eberl added that Olise’s contract runs until 2029 and contains no release clause, but said the club would know by next summer whether the player was inclined to extend his deal.
Olise joined Bayern from Crystal Palace in 2024 and has become one of the Bundesliga champions’ most productive attacking players. In the 2025-26 season, he recorded 22 goals and 31 assists in 52 appearances across all competitions, according to reports.
Liverpool’s recruitment plans have already produced one future attacking addition. The club agreed a deal for Colombian teenager Samuel Martínez from Atlético Nacional, beating competition from Manchester United and Chelsea. The 17-year-old has signed a five-year contract but will remain in Colombia until he turns 18 in April 2027.
Olise therefore appears certain to remain at Bayern for the current campaign, while Liverpool’s interest is more likely to be relevant during next summer’s window. Any future move would depend on Bayern’s willingness to negotiate, the player’s contract decision and whether Liverpool identify him as their preferred long-term option on the right wing.
