Borussia Dortmund target Bayern Munich's Michael Olise
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly interested in signing Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, according to widespread German media reports. The interest comes after Olise's decisive performance in Bayern's recent 4-3 comeback win over Mainz, which drew high praise from an opponent. While no formal offer has been confirmed, the 24-year-old French international is seen as a primary target for Dortmund's summer rebuild.
Olise's potential availability has sparked significant discussion, particularly after Mainz midfielder Nadiem Amiri lavished praise on him following their encounter. "For me, Michael Olise is the best player in the world currently," Amiri said in a post-match interview, according to Sky Germany. "He just makes the difference." Olise came on at half-time with Bayern trailing 3-0 and was instrumental in the turnaround, scoring a stunning curler for his side's second goal.
The former Crystal Palace player only joined Bayern Munich last summer in a deal worth around €60 million, signing a five-year contract. His first season in Bavaria has been a success on an individual level, with the winger contributing crucial goals and assists despite the team's collective struggles in the Bundesliga. His technical quality and ability to decide games from the right flank have made him one of the league's standout performers.
For Borussia Dortmund, Olise represents the profile of elite, game-changing attacker they have sought to add as they prepare for the potential departure of Jadon Sancho, whose loan from Manchester United is set to end. Dortmund's sporting director, Sebastian Kehl, is known to be an admirer of Olise's talents. The club sees him as a marquee signing capable of elevating their attack to challenge Bayern's domestic dominance.
A move within the Bundesliga would be complex, given the fierce rivalry between the two clubs and Bayern's general reluctance to strengthen a direct competitor. Any deal would likely require Olise to push for the transfer and command a fee close to, or exceeding, what Bayern paid for him less than a year ago. Financial considerations will be paramount for Dortmund, who operate on a different budgetary scale than the German record champions.
If the transfer were to materialize, it would represent one of the most significant and controversial moves of the German summer window, directly shifting a key asset from the perennial champion to its closest historical rival. For now, the interest remains in the reporting stage, with both clubs focused on the conclusion of the current season and their respective European campaigns, where Olise is set to face Paris Saint-Germain with Bayern in the Champions League.
