Michael Ollis: Real Madrid have denied reports they have been linked with the Bayern Munich winger

Real Madrid have denied claims they are linked with Bayern Munich and France winger Michael Ollis.

The Spanish club said they had no “direct or indirect contact” with the 24-year-old or “his representatives, or people in his circle” following reports that Madrid were considering a bid in excess of 200 million euros (£173 million).

“Real Madrid also wishes to highlight the excellent institutional relationship it maintains with Bayern Munich… and regrets spreading speculation that does not match reality,” The club added in a statement released on Saturday., outsider

It added that “potential interest in a player from another club must first be resolved within the entity.”

Ollis scored 22 goals and provided 31 assists in all competitions for Bayern in 2025–26 and is a key member of France’s squad for the 2026 World Cup.

He provided the assist for Kylian Mbappe’s opener in their 3-1 win over Senegal in their first group match.

real, Now led by Jose MourinhoAlready signed Bernardo Silva on a free transfer this summer, full-back Mark Cukurella from Chelsea for £52m, and will sign defender Ibrahima Konate when his contract at Liverpool expires at the end of this month.

But they had a €150m (£130m) bid for striker Julian Alvarez rejected by city rivals Atletico Madrid.

It came after Real president Florentino Perez promised to offer €150m for the unnamed “Galactico” player if he is re-elected to his position.

Perez Won 65% of the vote earlier this month to extend his presidential term until 2030, having been in office since 2009.