Liverpool are reportedly long-term admirers of Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise and have assessed him as a potential Mohammed Salah replacement.
Football Insider reports that the Reds have regularly sent scouts to watch Olise in action. The Frenchman’s latest performance was an impressive one in a 3-1 win against Brentford (December 30) in which he scored a brace.
Olise has been in fine form throughout his time at Palace. He’s posted 11 goals and 20 assists in 80 games across competitions.
The France U21 international has attracted interest from several Premier League clubs. But, Liverpool have been scouting him for several years including while he was just 17 at his previous club Reading.
Jurgen Klopp is assessing the market for a long-term Salah replacement. The Egyptian is the subject of intense interest from the Saudi Pro League but he’s expected to stay at Anfield beyond the January transfer window.
Chelsea and Manchester City made moves for Olise in the summer. Mauricio Pochettino’s Blues even matched his previous £35 million release clause But, he remained at Selhurst Park, signing a new four-year deal.
Olise has made a promising start to this season, bagging five goals and one assist in nine games across competitions. He could be one to watch as the Reds look to find Salah’s eventual right-wing successor.
