Bayern Munich have reportedly shut the door on Liverpool’s hopes of signing Michael Olise, and that twist could push the Reds to make a serious move for Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo.
The French winger, who’s enjoying a stunning spell in Germany with 35 goal involvements in 50 appearances, is now expected to sign an upgraded deal at Bayern — effectively ending Premier League hopes of luring him back to England.
Reliable German sources confirm that Bayern’s sporting director Max Eberl has officially stated there is no release clause in Olise’s contract. The Bavarian giants are determined to reward his form with a new long-term deal, keeping him tied to the Allianz Arena beyond 2029.
Olise may not be one of Bayern’s top earners, but his growing influence both on and off the pitch — reportedly a lively presence in the team’s WhatsApp group — has convinced the club he’s worth every penny of a pay rise.
💰 Bayern’s top earners per year (approx.):
Harry Kane – £21.5m
Manuel Neuer – £18.1m
Joshua Kimmich – £17.2m
Jamal Musiala – £16.2m
Michael Olise – £11.6m
With Olise likely off the market, Liverpool are now turning their attention to a more attainable target — Antoine Semenyo.
The Bournemouth forward has caught the eye of the Reds’ scouting department, and crucially, Liverpool’s sporting director Richard Hughes — formerly of Bournemouth — could play a key role in negotiations, just as he did with Milos Kerkez’s move to Anfield.
Semenyo’s impressive start to the 2025/26 campaign — nine goal contributions in nine matches — has made him one of the Premier League’s most in-form attackers. While his numbers still trail behind Olise’s elite production, his physicality, directness, and top-flight experience make him a tempting alternative for a club planning long-term beyond Mohamed Salah’s era.
📊 Stats comparison (per 90 mins over the last 12 months):
Player xG xAG Shot Creating Actions Progressive Passes Touches in Box
Salah 0.45 0.35 3.87 3.83 8.67
Olise 0.39 0.41 6.53 7.33 6.46
Semenyo 0.28 0.12 3.85 3.40 5.13
Liverpool may admire Olise’s elite creativity, but financially and strategically, Semenyo could represent the smarter move — a player already thriving in the Premier League, with room to grow under Arne Slot’s system.
In short, while Bayern tighten their grip on Olise, Liverpool’s eyes are quietly turning south — to the Vitality Stadium — where Antoine Semenyo may just be writing the next chapter of the Reds’ attack.
⚽🔥 A new Anfield hero in the making? Time will tell.
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