Bayern Munich chief addresses Michael Olise 'discussions' after Liverpool transfer links

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Bayern Munich chief Max Eberl has addressed 'discussions' that have been held regarding Michael Olise after Liverpool transfer links with the former Crystal Palace ace

Michael Olise forward Bayern Munich looks on during a Bundesliga game against Stuttgart.(Image: Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has insisted that the German side is unbothered by speculation linking Michael Olise with a transfer exit this summer.

The former Crystal Palace man has been linked with Liverpool, PSG, Real Madrid and others in recent months, but is happy in the Bundesliga. This season, Olise has scored 18 goals and assisted another 29 for his teammates and he could be a contender to win the Ballon d'Or.

Even with Bayern Munich having wrapped up the German league title and being in strong contention for the Champions League too, though, Olise has been linked with a move elsewhere.

In some quarters, there is an expectation that he will return to the Premier League at some point, while playing in Paris could also appeal to him as a France international.

Nonetheless, Bayern Munich is not concerned that it might need to start looking for a replacement. Indeed, it might add further to its attack this summer with a move for Anthony Gordon.

"We have confidence in our discussions, and we're letting everything that's happening around us bounce off us to some extent," Eberl told the German outlet Sport.

Michael Olise has been linked with a move to Liverpool as a possible Mohamed Salah replacement(Image: (Photo by Pressinphoto/Icon Sport via Getty Images))

"First of all, it's great that so many people want to talk about Michael. That says, first of all, that we lured a very, very good player to FC Bayern a year and three-quarters ago."

Olise is not the only star in the Bayern Munich attack. Harry Kane has been sensational this term, while Luis Diaz has been a revelation since he left Liverpool last summer.

"Making the decision to come to Bayern was the right one," the 29-year-old told ESPN after the 2-1 win at the Bernabeu in the Champions League a few weeks ago.

"I feel very happy and I enjoy every match. I feel very good, strong, and that allows me to be available to help the team."

Diaz has 44 goal contributions in 43 appearances for Bayern Munich this season. With two years left on his contract last summer, the Colombian wanted to leave Liverpool and the Reds got a good fee of up to $88 million (£65 million).

Liverpool.com says: Olise is one of the best players in the world at the moment, so even if he did move, it would likely be for a world-record fee. His numbers this season have been exceptional.

The chances are, Olise will still be at Bayern Munich next season. If he does end up in the Premier League at some point, which is possible, then Liverpool should be one of the contenders for his signature.