Arsenal want their prodigy back after 16 years

Arsenal have reportedly stepped up their pursuit of Bayern Munich’s star winger Michael Olise, according to insider Mark Brus of "The Daily Briefing," heating up what’s already shaping up to be a high-stakes transfer battle.

Brus claims the Gunners are keeping a close eye on the French talent and, alongside Liverpool and Manchester United, are poised to make a move if the 23-year-old becomes available. His price tag, however, is likely to be steep — Brus suggests a figure around 130 million euros could be where Arsenal might start considering a bid.

Olise has impressed since joining Bayern, netting 15 goals and providing 10 assists in his last 30 competitive games — stats that put him among the world’s elite wingers. For Liverpool, he represents a potential replacement for the aging Mohamed Salah, but Arsenal’s renewed interest adds extra pressure to the market.

Brus added: "Liverpool are still monitoring Olise; he is their first choice as a replacement for Salah. Bayern want to keep him, but every player has his price – and they could consider a sale if someone offers 130-140 million euros."

The Reds are under particular scrutiny after a 1-4 defeat to Eindhoven, a result that highlighted defensive frailties and a lack of midfield cohesion, despite flashes of individual brilliance.

If Bayern were to allow Olise to leave, a Premier League switch seems the most likely. While clubs like Barcelona might show interest, their ongoing financial struggles make it unlikely they could match the sums required for the winger.