Jermaine Pennant Urges Liverpool to Acquire Michael Olise
Former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant has made a passionate appeal to the club’s management to secure the signing of Michael Olise without delay.
Pennant’s call to action follows Olise’s standout performance during the first half of Bayern Munich’s Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain, prompting him to advocate for the player as a prime candidate to replace Mohamed Salah at Anfield.
Olise, making waves since joining Bayern, showcased his exquisite talents at Parc des Princes, highlighted by a stunning goal in the 41st minute that confirmed his dominance in the match.
Pennant’s Bold Statement on Olise’s Transfer
Taking to X, Pennant was straightforward about Liverpool’s summer transfer goals, stating, “Liverpool needs to acquire Olise immediately, at any cost. He is the perfect replacement for Mo Salah. Any offer plus Gakpo should be on the table.”
Liverpool needs to acquire Olise immediately, at any cost. He is the perfect replacement for Mo Salah. Any offer plus Gakpo should be on the table.
— Jermaine Pennant (@pennant83) April 28, 2026
As Salah is anticipated to depart at the season’s conclusion, the urgency for a high-caliber winger is crucial. At 24 years old, Olise’s current tally of 19 goals and 29 assists this season—alongside a total of 40 goals in 102 appearances for Bayern Munich—positions him as the ideal candidate for the role.
Bayern Is Not Willing to Sell Olise
Nonetheless, Liverpool’s effort to land the French international may prove challenging. Bayern Munich’s sporting director, Max Eberl, has dismissed any notion of Olise leaving this summer.
Prior to the matchup against PSG, Eberl made it clear when speaking to ZDF that Olise is central to Bayern’s plans, asserting, “There isn’t a moment we’ve considered this. He is developing remarkably well,” and labeled the midfielder as “absolutely untouchable.”
Bayern director Eberl: “Michael Olise is absolutely untouchable.”
“No chance; we haven’t thought about it not even for a second,” he stated to ZDF. pic.twitter.com/Ix72Qgqri0
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 26, 2026
Under the guidance of manager Vincent Kompany, Olise has evolved into a key figure within the Bayern setup. With a contract ensuring his long-term stay in Munich, landing him would likely require a record-breaking fee for a winger to initiate any serious discussion.
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