La Liga powerhouse Real Madrid reportedly view a potential deal for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise as highly improbable this summer, according to a report by The Athletic published on Tuesday.

The French international’s name has been a dominant topic in Spanish football media throughout the current transfer window. With incoming manager José Mourinho seeking to bolster his attacking options, Olise’s profile was seen by many as an ideal fit for the club’s new era.

However, despite ongoing rumours linking him with a move to the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid have publicly clarified that the Bayern Munich star is not among their transfer targets for the upcoming season.

Fresh insight into the situation emerged earlier this week, shedding light on the reasoning behind the club’s stance.

According to The Athletic, internal sources within Real Madrid have reiterated the club’s official position, stating: “Madrid’s stance on Olise remains unchanged, with internal sources referring to the official statement in which they denied any negotiations regarding him. Sources with close ties to Madrid say the club has made it clear that signing the France international from Bayern is not seen as feasible this summer.”

As things stand, it appears that Real Madrid will look elsewhere in their pursuit of attacking reinforcements, with Olise expected to remain a key figure in Bayern’s plans for the upcoming campaign.

— Report by Conor Laird