August 5th 2023.
Chelsea and Manchester City both have their sights set on signing Crystal Palace's Michael Olise this summer transfer window. The Blues have already made a €30m offer to Palace, and have agreed personal terms with the 21-year-old French U21 star.
The Eagles have been able to witness Olise's growth over the past two seasons, and his impressive form was a major factor in securing their Premier League survival last term. Chelsea will look to increase their offer to meet the release-clause of £35m, and are confident they can bring him to Stamford Bridge.
This transfer window has seen the Blues strengthen their squad with six new signings, and the departure of Kai Havertz, Christian Pulisic, Hakim Ziyech and Callum Hudson-Odoi could see Olise join Mauricio Pochettino's side. Robert Sanchez, Christopher Nkunku, Nicolas Jackson, Axel Disasi, Lesley Ugochukwu and Angelo Gabriel have already arrived at the Bridge.
Meanwhile, Manchester City are also in the running to acquire the talented winger, with Riyad Mahrez one of several players to move to Saudi Arabia this summer. City are in the market for a replacement, and could be ready to rival Chelsea for the services of Olise.
It is still uncertain which club the French talent will choose, but the race is sure to heat up as the transfer deadline draws closer.
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