With Mohamed Salah formally announcing his departure from Liverpool at the end of the season, the Reds have desperately intensified their search for a world-class successor.

Their gaze, alongside those of Real Madrid and Manchester City, has firmly landed on Bayern Munich’s sensational winger, Michael Olise.

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However, the Bavarian giants are refusing to entertain any bids, sending a definitive and unyielding message to the Premier League and La Liga heavyweights that their 24-year-old talisman is strictly not for sale.

Bayern Munich stand firm over Michael Olise

The intense speculation surrounding Olise’s future has prompted immediate public pushback from Bayern Munich’s highest-ranking officials.

Speaking to Sport Bild, Bayern’s board member for sport, Max Eberl, emphatically dismissed the rumors. “We’re not giving it a second thought,” Eberl stated.

“He’s an FC Bayern player and has all the opportunities here that top players could wish for.”

Adding to the frustration for potential suitors is the structural reality of Olise’s contract.

Eberl recently confirmed that the...