Michael Olise Transfer Rumors Heat Up as Crystal Palace Eyes Windfall
Published on March 27, 2026, at 14:21
Crystal Palace is poised to benefit financially from the potential transfer of Michael Olise to Liverpool, following his recent move to Bayern Munich.
The French winger has emerged as one of football’s standout performers during his tenure in Germany, leading to increasing speculation regarding a return to the Premier League.
Reports suggest that Liverpool is interested in acquiring Olise, especially as they look to find a replacement for Mohamed Salah, who has announced his departure from Anfield at the season’s conclusion.
According to Bild, Liverpool may need to offer around £173 million to convince Bayern Munich to part with Olise, which could set a new record for the highest transfer fee in Premier League history.
This potential deal would surpass the record fees Liverpool themselves set last summer when signing Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, while also generating additional funds for Olise’s former club, Crystal Palace.
Crystal Palace Secures Sell-On Clause in Olise’s Contract
During his time at Crystal Palace, Olise made a significant impact, and the club had foreseen the possibility of benefiting from his future transfers. Reports indicate that Palace secured a 15% sell-on clause when Olise moved to Bayern, meaning they could receive up to £26 million if he transfers to Liverpool for the reported sum.
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While this additional revenue may not revolutionize Crystal Palace’s budget, it is a substantial sum, especially considering they sold Olise to Bayern for £50 million two years ago.
This strategic move could prove to be clever business for Palace, even though they face the disappointment of losing a player of Olise’s caliber.
Nevertheless, Liverpool may look at other attacking talents, such as Yan Diomande, Morgan Rogers, and Anthony Gordon, if they find Olise’s asking price too steep.
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