Manchester City have entered the race to sign a Frenchman closely followed by Real Madrid, as well as other European outfits.
Whilst Bernardo Silva has announced that he knows exactly what his future will be made of, the Citizens are prospecting on their side to replace the 31-year-old Portuguese, with young Dro Fernandez (FC Barcelona). But not only that, the management are also looking to develop the squad in attack, whilst Maghnes Akliouche (AS Monaco) or Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) are names mentioned by the media.
But Manchester City have a new target, with a 23-year-old Frenchman.
Manchester City in battle with Real Madrid
According to revelations from Team Talk, the side managed by Pep Guardiola have taken a liking to Michael Olise. Author of a stunning last season with Bayern Munich – 20 goals and 23 assists in 55 matches – the winger has started the current one very well, with 9 appearances, 5 goals, 6 assists. Enough to accentuate the interest around his case.
Under contract until June 2029 with the German club, the international with 10 caps is also in the sights of Real Madrid, as well as FC Barcelona and Liverpool, to succeed Mohamed Salah.
Michael Olise, a sale above £100m
Except that Bayern Munich have set the selling price of Michael Olise, and according to Football Insider, the Bavarian outfit are expecting £98.3m for their left-footed attacker. Recruited for £45.3m in summer 2024, the Frenchman is now worth £85.5m, according to Transfermarkt. An impressive sporting and financial rise for the player, trained at Manchester City between 2016 and 2017.
This past at the Citizens should nevertheless not influence Michael Olise's choice, if there is a choice. It is indeed not certain that Bayern Munich would be open to selling their winger in any case, despite a price tag. But if that is the case, Pep Guardiola's Manchester City will attempt to conclude the deal, ahead of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Liverpool.
This article was originally published on Top Mercato.
