For much of the summer, one player who was heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid was Bayern Munich superstar Michael Olise.

However, with the Frenchman looking like an unrealistic target, Los Blancos shifted their attention to signing Yan Diomande for a record fee from RB Leipzig.

Madrid’s long-standing interest in the former Crystal Palace winger is well documented, and this feels like a transfer saga that could keep reappearing in the coming transfer windows.

Now, according to BILD (h/t Mundo Deportivo ), Bayern want to begin renewal talks with Olise, whose existing deal runs until 2029.

The German champions are determined to protect one of their biggest stars after refusing to entertain interest in him during the summer.

Olise has only strengthened his reputation this season.

The 24-year-old has eight goals and four assists for Bayern across all competitions, following a remarkable 2025-26 campaign in which he recorded 22 goals and 31 assists at club level.

Michael Olise has become a genuine superstar at Bayern Munich. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)