Real Madrid have signalled their intent to pursue Michael Olise, but Bayern Munich remain unmoved on the French winger's future. The Spanish club told their German counterparts they will move decisively for the 22-year-old once Bayern decide to sell, according to Fabrizio Romano. Bayern's sporting director Christoph Freund made clear this summer is not the time: Olise will remain in Munich as a key player for next season.
Meanwhile, Liverpool rejected an approach for Vinicius Junior, with the Brazilian's representatives offering the Real Madrid winger to the Merseyside club. Ben Jacobs reported the Reds showed no interest, preferring to concentrate resources on bolstering their right-wing options instead. The story adds another chapter to Vinicius's contract situation at the Bernabéu, where just twelve months remain on his current agreement.
Goalkeeper Market Shifts on World Cup Form
Transfer activity in the goalkeeper market has accelerated following the 2026 World Cup. Cape Verde's Vozinha, whose displays at the finals caught widespread attention, completed a free transfer from Portuguese outfit Chaves to Chile's Colo-Colo. The shot-stopper will undergo his medical in Chile next Friday before signing his contract.
Meanwhile, Emiliano Martínez has become a primary target for Juventus as Luciano Spalletti seeks to strengthen his goalkeeper contingent despite already housing two alternatives on the squad roster. The Argentine keeper at Aston Villa is keen on the switch to Turin, with Spalletti's public backing intensifying pressure on the Birmingham club to negotiate terms.
Bayern Munich Squad Uncertainty Deepens
Bayern Munich faces an internal contradiction over midfielder João Palhinha and defender Sacha Boey. Christoph Freund announced both players fall outside the club's strategic plans and the board is actively seeking offers. Yet Palhinha told journalists minutes later he intends to stay, creating a rare public disagreement between player and management on future direction.
Vinicius remains a target for Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli, who are prepared to accelerate negotiations after tabling a billion-euro offer previously. The winger's agent approach to Liverpool signals the player is exploring alternatives as his Madrid contract winds down, though European clubs so far have shown limited enthusiasm for matching the Saudi side's financial proposal.
