Steven Gerrard has named Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise as his dream transfer target to replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool.
Last month, Salah confirmed his decision to end his nine-year stint with Liverpool, with the Egyptian set to leave Anfield on a free transfer this summer.
The 33-year-old has been a stalwart for the Reds for nearly a decade, leaving a huge hole to fill on their right wing.
Olise is enjoying a remarkable season at Bayern, registering 16 goals and 28 assists in 40 appearances in all competitions, and joined the Bundesliga side in a £50 million deal from Crystal Palace in 2024.
Gerrard told talkSPORT Breakfast: 'I think the concern, if you're trying to replace Salah, in terms of like-for-like, I think there are very few out there that you can go and grab. Olise would be one, I would say, but I don't think he'd be available.'
However, Bayern officials have dismissed speculation. Honorary president Uli Hoeness said last month: 'If that's true… I don't believe it is… we won't be contributing to them playing better next year.' Sporting director Max Eberl added: 'Michael has a contract with us until 2029, without a release clause – we're relaxed.'
