Borussia Dortmund are reportedly preparing a move for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise following his match-winning performance against Mainz, according to sources close to the Bundesliga club. The 24-year-old French international, who joined Bayern from Crystal Palace last summer, is said to be a primary target for Dortmund's sporting director Sebastian Kehl as the club seeks to bolster its attacking options ahead of a renewed title challenge next season.
Olise's potential availability has emerged after a dazzling substitute appearance in Bayern's 4-3 comeback victory over Mainz on Saturday. Introduced at halftime with his team trailing 3-0, Olise was instrumental in the turnaround, scoring a stunning curled effort and assisting another goal. His display prompted high praise from Mainz midfielder Nadiem Amiri, who told Sky Germany after the match that Olise is "the best player in the world currently" and that his quality was "simply impossible to defend against."
While no formal offer has been submitted, sources indicate Dortmund are exploring the financial and structural feasibility of a deal. Olise's situation at Bayern is understood to be stable, with the player under contract until 2029, but the arrival of a new manager this summer could precipitate squad changes. A transfer within the Bundesliga would represent a significant coup for Dortmund, directly weakening their perennial rivals while adding a proven creative force. Olise has registered 12 goals and 8 assists across all competitions this season despite some injury setbacks.
The financial parameters of any potential deal remain unclear, with estimates suggesting a fee would likely need to exceed 60 million euros to interest Bayern. Dortmund's ability to finance such a move may depend on player sales, with speculation surrounding the futures of Donyell Malen and Karim Adeyemi. For Bayern, selling a key asset to a direct competitor would be a highly unusual and controversial decision, suggesting any negotiation would be complex.
Olise is currently focused on Bayern's upcoming Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain. His performance in that high-stakes fixture could further influence his market value and the intentions of both clubs. Should a move materialize, it would mark one of the most dramatic intra-league transfers in recent Bundesliga history, significantly altering the balance of power in German football.
