Fabrizio Romano’s transfer update is raising eyebrows among Liverpool fans

With all eyes now turning to the upcoming transfer window, few teams are expected to have a more exciting summer than Liverpool with the arrival of Arne Slot. The Dutchman has a lot of different tasks to overcome in the transfer market, one of which is signing another striker to add depth and quality to the Reds’ front line.

More specifically, a long-term replacement for Mohamed Salah has been high on those priorities for some time and many Liverpool supporters are expecting movement in that department this summer. One of the names closely linked was Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise, but Fabrizio Romano has seemingly poured cold water on those hopes in his recent Twitter update.

Revealing on his Twitter page, Romano claims that: “Chelsea and Manchester United are the two clubs pushing for Michael Olise, one to watch in the summer.”

Clearly, based on this update, Liverpool have either yet to express their interest in the 22-year-old or have decided to join the race entirely. Either way, this will be news that many Liverpool fans will not be happy to hear.

It is also important to note that there is a long way to go in this summer transfer window and everything at this stage is pure speculation. Although Chelsea and Manchester United are the two clubs pushing for Olise at the moment, that could change at any time, especially with the arrival of Arne Slot fully linked.

As mentioned above, it would be a surprise if Liverpool do not make a move in the summer – and Olise was expected by many to be quite high on their list of identified targets.

If Liverpool decide not to join the race for Michael Olise, then there could be a few different alternatives they could turn to in that attacking department. Players such as Johan Bakayoko, Mohammed Kudus and Federico Chiesa have also been linked with a move to Liverpool, although the latter has been very weak.

PSV’s Bakayoko would certainly be an interesting option and is one who has been linked with a move to Anfield for several years. On the other hand, West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus looks unlikely to leave the Hammers this summer due to his £85m release clause which can be triggered from next summer.

That leaves Liverpool in a situation where patience is key and they may even be inclined to wait for their perfect target to come along in the future – much like what Michael Edwards has done with the likes of Virgil Van Dijk in the past .

I was certainly hoping to see Liverpool make a move for Michael Olise this summer, but as expected, patience and perspective will be key in this new regime under Edwards.