Real Madrid lead race to sign Liverpool main attacker target

Real Madrid are showing strong interest in a player that Liverpool also want to sign.

Arne Slot, Xabi Alonso

The 2025 summer transfer window is now closed. But Real Madrid are already planning ahead for the next summer window.

The Spanish club made just one big attacking signing this summer. They brought in Franco Mastantuono for €40 million.

But the Argentine is more of a midfielder in Xabi Alonso’s system. Real Madrid have not made a major investment in attack for some time now.

However, Florentino Perez wants to that could change in 2026. The Real Madrid president knows that the future of both Rodrygo and Vinicus is unclear.

So, bringing the best attackers to the Los Blancos should be his goal the next summer. That is why Madrid have already started looking at possible options.

According to Alan Nixon, Real Madrid are showing strong interest in a player that Liverpool also want to sign.

Mohamed Salah could be playing his last season as a Liverpool player. So, at the end of the season, he could move to Saudi Pro League.

That is why Liverpool are looking for his replacement early so that they have the cover when Salah leaves.

Both Madrid and Liverpool have set their sights on Bayern Munich forward Michael Olise.

Olise joined Bayern from Crystal Palace in 2024. Since then, he has become one of the best wingers in Europe. The board at Madrid also see Olise as a top-level player.

They also want to pair him with Kylian Mbappe. Both play for the France national team. But signing the 23-year-old won’t be easy.

However, Real Madrid are seriously considering making a move. Transfer News Live reported that even Mbappe wants Madrid to pursue this deal.

Bayern rate Olise highly and have set his value at €100 million. As top Eurpean clubs queue up for Olise, that figure can go up.

Want to get the latest transfer news direct to your phone? Join our WhatsApp community by clicking here.

Related articles: