With Arne Slot arriving, few teams are predicted to have a more fascinating summer than Liverpool as all eyes now shift to the impending transfer market. Signing a new attacker to bolster the depth and calibre of the Reds’ front line is just one of the many challenges the Dutchman faces in the transfer market.

More precisely, a long-term Mohamed Salah substitute has long been at the top of the list of priorities, and many Liverpool fans anticipate action in that area this summer. Michael Olise of Crystal Palace has been frequently mentioned, however Fabrizio Romano appears to have dashed such expectations in a recent tweet.

ROMANO’S REVISION

“Chelsea and Manchester United are the two clubs that are pushing for Michael Olise, one to watch in the summer,” Romano revealed on his Twitter page.

This update makes it clear that Liverpool is either planning to withdraw from the race entirely or has not yet expressed interest in the 22-year-old. In any case, a lot of Liverpool fans will not be pleased to hear the news.

Time to alter the story

But it’s also critical to remember that this summer transfer window is very early, and all of this information is still completely speculative. Even if Chelsea and Manchester United are now the two teams vying for Olise, things could change at any time, particularly if Arne Slot’s arrival is completely guaranteed.

As previously stated, it would be shocking if Liverpool did not make a bid for a forward in the summer, and many people just assumed that Olise would be quite high on their list of identified targets.

POSSIBLE REPLACEMENTS

There are a few options available to Liverpool in the attacking area if they choose not to pursue Michael Olise. Johan Bakayoko, Mohammed Kudus, Federico Chiesa, and other players have also been connected to moves to Liverpool, albeit the latter is quite weak.

Bakayoko of PSV, who has been connected to a move to Anfield for a number of years, would undoubtedly be an intriguing alternative. However, Mohammed Kudus of West Ham also appears unlikely to depart the Hammers this summer given the £85 million release clause that becomes operative the following year.

As a result, Liverpool will need to exercise patience going forward and may even decide to hold out for their ideal target to present itself later on, much like Michael Edwards did with players like Virgil Van Dijk in the past.

Although, as predicted, patience and perspective will be crucial under this new Edwards administration, I was definitely hoping to see Liverpool make a bid for Michael Olise this summer.

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