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Olise becomes Real Madrid's €150m target as United hunt left‑backs

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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has pledged a €150 million offer for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise if he wins the vote this weekend, reports say. Perez denied targeting the 24‑year‑old, yet Olise tops his list. Player joined Munich for €60 million in 2024 and has recorded 42 goals and 54 assists in over 100 games. His versatility on flanks and delivery make him a coveted asset.

Manchester United have intensified scouting of left‑backs, with TEAMtalk naming Newcastle’s Lewis Hall as the preferred target despite an £80 million price tag that could stall a move. Frankfurt defender Nathaniel Brown also surfaces, though he reportedly agreed a switch to Bayern, while Barcelona graduate Alejandro Balde remains on United’s radar as his contract expires in two years and a secondary option at Southampton.

Bayern also monitor Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers and Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli, but Premier League interest may inflate their fees. Real Madrid’s pursuit of Olise adds pressure on Bayern’s summer budget, while United’s left‑back hunt could reshape the Premier League’s defensive market. The window now centers on how clubs allocate resources ahead of the new campaign.