Chelsea contacted Michael Olise to sign him, but they are facing a problem with his release clause.

Chelsea is currently in discussions with Crystal Palace in hopes of securing a deal for midfielder Michael Olise. Despite only starting 14 Premier League games this season due to hamstring problems, Olise managed to make a significant impact with 10 goals and six assists. Chelsea had shown interest in Olise last summer and even activated his £35 million release clause, but the 22-year-old ultimately declined the offer and signed a new contract with Palace.

However, Chelsea has not given up on their pursuit of Olise and has recently made a fresh approach to sign him. They have requested permission from Palace to speak with Olise's representatives. The only potential hurdle is the transfer fee as Olise's contract with Palace includes a hefty £60 million release clause, which can only be triggered by a club competing in the Champions League. This means that Chelsea would have to negotiate a separate deal with Palace for Olise's transfer.

Interestingly, it seems that other clubs have also expressed interest in Olise's services. Newcastle United and Bayern Munich have reportedly been in contact with Palace regarding Olise's availability. Even Manchester United has joined the race for the midfielder and is now expected to make moves in the transfer market after deciding to keep Erik ten Hag as their manager.

Meanwhile, Olise has been named in France's provisional squad for the Olympics. However, there have been some challenges for the French head coach Thierry Henry, as some Premier League clubs have been hesitant to release their players for the tournament. Chelsea, for example, has allowed 20-year-old midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu to join the French squad, but they have denied the opportunity for Malo Gusto and Benoit Badiashile to represent their nation in the Olympics.

In other transfer news, Chelsea is also in talks with Aston Villa to sign Jhon Duran. Reports from Colombia this week claim that a deal worth £42 million has been agreed upon between the two clubs. Chelsea fans can stay updated on all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for our newsletter. Rest assured, your privacy is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

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