A Bayern Munich official has launched a brutal attack on Liverpool's transfer strategy amid the Reds' pursuit of £173million star Michael Olise.
Uli Hoeness, the club's honorary president, doubled down on the German giants' refusal to entertain any offers for Olise while aiming a dig at Liverpool's spending in last summer's transfer window.
Reports in Germany suggest Liverpool are willing to put a huge £173m on the table to sign Olise, with Spanish side Real Madrid ready to bid £143m to bolster their attack.
'If that's true - I don't believe it is, but Liverpool spent 500 million this year and are having a very bad season,' he said. 'So we won't be contributing to them playing better next year.'
Liverpool have struggled this season despite a significant outlay on the likes of Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz - who had interest from Bayern before moving to Anfield - and Hugo Ekitike.
Arne Slot's side are in a battle to qualify for the Champions League and sit fifth in the Premier League, a point ahead of Chelsea in sixth.
The Reds are searching for a replacement for Mohamed Salah, who is leaving the club at the end of the season, and have former Crystal Palace man Olise on their radar.
Bayern sporting director Max Eberl insisted earlier this week that they are 'not even considering' selling the Frenchman.
Chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen added: 'No matter which club tries to lure him away, anyone who plays for FC Bayern knows what they have at FC Bayern.'
Eberl added that there is no release clause in the deal, with Olise deemed one of the most valuable players in world football having hit new heights after joining from Palace at the start of last season.
Olise, 24, joined Bayern from Palace in a deal worth £52m in the summer of 2024 and has three years left on his contract.
He has impressed during his time in Germany, recording 16 goals and 27 assists in 39 league games.
Olise is also thought to be happy at Bayern, who are on course for the Bundesliga title and face Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals.
metbdosyz
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I blame Liverpool for selling Luiz Diaz
saifulbahrie
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..with that budget ($173m).. Liv should buy 3-4 quality player from average team
akain
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lol 😂, Overhyped kpai you guys for England. Na only mouth 👄 you get… nothing else. Beat PSG first before dreaming of playing Bayern. PSG will definitely send you guys back to England💯 . I so much believe In their coach
overhyped, yet your Barcelona has never won a knockout aggregate match against Liverpool before besides, it is not the first time Liverpool is willing against PSG even when they are on the best form last season, they only won via penalties
Richard0010
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That shit will win against Barcelona
lol 😂, Overhyped kpai you guys for England. Na only mouth 👄 you get… nothing else. Beat PSG first before dreaming of playing Bayern. PSG will definitely send you guys back to England💯 . I so much believe In their coach
Zibbelmot
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If Liverpool really willing to pay $173mil.for Olise that's to show desperation and lack of uncertainty and the Liverpool recruiting board is way out of their rightful mind
akain
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You’re playing shit this season
That shit will win against Barcelona
Richard0010
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Either contributing to our next year's good or not Bayern shall never beat the Reds anytime th ed y can face each other.
You’re playing shit this season
Richard0010
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Please get Diamond please
Olise better than him by far
pehabinsz
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Either contributing to our next year's good or not Bayern shall never beat the Reds anytime th ed y can face each other.
Kekinpsy
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Please get Diamond please