Liverpool is reportedly willing to pay £60 million to sign Michael Olise because his £35 million release clause will no longer be available during the summer transfer window.
Following scouts from the team visiting Crystal Palace forward Olise, it was revealed that Liverpool, Manchester City, and Chelsea are in competition to sign the forward.
There are rumors that Mohamed Salah’s transfer to the Saudi Pro League is already “done deal,” so he could be considered as Salah’s replacement.
Liverpool is reportedly willing to spend £60 million to acquire Michael Olise.
La Gazzetta Dello Sport in Italy has now claimed that Arsenal is competing as well.
According to the source, Liverpool is also interested in signing Mbappe, but they are not sure if they will have the funds to cover his salary.
Interestingly, the Reds will spend anywhere from £52 million to £60 million (or €60 million to €70 million) to sign Olise this month.
All of the top Premier League teams were reportedly scouting Olise prior to a possible summer bidding war; however, Liverpool is reportedly keen to “get ahead” of the pack and sign him this month.
If confirmed, it would show Liverpool’s doubts about Mohamed Salah’s decision to extend his contract.
