Recently, Real Madrid has been heavily linked to a potential summer transfer for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise. The 25-year-old is regarded as one of the top attacking talents in the world, prompting president Florentino Perez to prioritize him as a key target.
However, Bayern Munich has no intention of parting with Olise during this transfer window, and Real Madrid has also made a public statement downplaying the speculation. Nevertheless, recent reports suggest that the French forward has doubts about extending his contract with Bayern, potentially leaving the door open for a future transfer.
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In addition, Bayern teammate Dayot Upamecano, who had previously been linked with Real Madrid before signing a new deal earlier this year, attempted to quell the rumors by stating to the press (via Diario AS) that his fellow countryman “is staying in Bavaria this summer.”
Real Madrid’s Pursuit of Olise Seems Unlikely for Now
Real Madrid certainly has the financial resources to pursue Olise this summer, and they are unlikely to be deterred by Bayern’s rumored demands for a world-record fee. However, it seems improbable that a move will materialize this summer, especially since there are other priorities within Jose Mourinho’s squad that need addressing before considering additional offensive players.
Mourinho has requested signings for a center-back and a midfielder, which would consume a significant portion of their transfer budget. While it might still be feasible to target Olise after those acquisitions, there is a risk of straining relations with Bayern if a summer approach is made, a situation Perez is unwilling to entertain.