#michael-olise

#michael-olise

France secured their place at next summer's World Cup with an easy 4-0 win over Ukraine in Paris. Les Bleus dominated possession from the outset but struggled to turn territory into clear chances before the break. Michael Olise and Rayan Cherki provided early spark on the flanks, while Kylian Mbappe twice tested Anatoliy Trubin, who produced strong saves from a low drive in the 17th minute and a bending Barcola effort just before half-time.

We already heard that the French international doesn't have a release clause in his contract (as was the case at Crystal Palace before). But, of course, no one could be 100% sure on the matter. Now, head of sport, Max Eberl, has officially confirmed that there is no release clause, and this was a clear sign to the Premier League to say, "You've got no chance of getting this player."

After a sensational debut campaign at Bayern Munich in which he tallied 43 goal contributions, Michael Olise has shown he is not just a breakout prospect in his second season. Five goals and six assists this season cemented him as one of the best left wingers on the planet. Credible market value rating website Transfermarkt has recognised his talent and productivity and given him a massive rise in the latest update.

The Jonathan Tah to Bayern Munich transfer saga is one that lasted quite a long time, with the club going back and forth with Bayer Leverkusen and the media having even more fun. It ended in early June when Tah finally put ink on paper and signed for Bayern Munich on a 4-year contract.

Michael Olise is already being linked with a move away from Bayern Munich at the end of this season. According to a report from Absolut Fussball, the player is on the radar of top teams like Liverpool and Manchester City. An offer of around 150-160 million at the end of the season would not be a surprise for the French International.

A move for Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano is being lined up by Real Madrid, according to Bild. Los Blancos are interested in signing the 26-year-old, who entered the final year of his contract at the Allianz Arena in the summer, as they continue to identify future options to reinforce their defence. The Bundesliga champions are expected to prioritise signing Upamecano to a new deal by beginning negotiations soon.

"Michael is brilliant. He's technically gifted, he runs a lot, he's smart in his movements. He has everything. He's doing very good things with Bayern Munich and with us too. Of course, it took him a bit longer with us, but he's always had the quality. It's good for us because he brings a lot to the team, he's capable of playing on the right, centrally and on the left, he's very technically sound. He sees things before the others and he really brings us a lot,"

The Frenchman is currently in top form. Thomas Müller already predicted in a conversation with me that the winger would become an absolute leader at FC Bayern! Of course, other top European clubs have also noticed this. PSG are interested in Olise, and as a Frenchman, he would fit perfectly into the Ligue 1 outfit's philosophy. But in England, too, there is annoyance that the player was not kept in the Premier League.

Florian Plettenberg says that PSG are among multiple "top clubs" keeping tabs on the 23-year-old's situation, with the Ligue 1 side having identified him as a dream signing just a year after he joined Bayern from Crystal Palace for 60 million. The Liverpool Echo has also suggested that the France international could be a future replacement for Mohamed Salah but, despite speculation of a release clause in his contract, Plettenberg claims it doesn't exist and his deal ends in 2029.