July 23rd 2023.
Michael Olise has been making waves in the Premier League since joining Crystal Palace from Reading for £8m two years ago. Last season, he scored some incredible goals including a brilliant free-kick against Manchester United, and recorded 11 assists, a number only bettered by Kevin De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah and Leandro Trossard.
It's no surprise then that Premier League giants Chelsea have reportedly bid £39 million for the 21-year-old, and reports from France suggest he has been 'seduced by the project' at Stamford Bridge. It's also been reported that Manchester City are interested in the winger, viewing him as a potential replacement for Riyad Mahrez, who is soon to leave the Etihad for a move to Al-Ahli.
However, it may be difficult for City to sign Olise before Chelsea. Not only have the Blues already made a bid, but the French youth international has also been previously linked with Arsenal, Liverpool and PSG. What's more, he is currently out with a hamstring injury, and his contract at Palace runs until 2026.
It seems unlikely that Palace will part with their young star for a fee as low as what Chelsea have offered, especially since Wilfried Zaha, club legend and free agent, is now set to depart for Turkey and sign an £8m-a-year contract with Galatasaray.
While it may be a tempting move for Olise, it does seem strange for Chelsea to make a move for their former academy player given they already have Raheem Sterling, Noni Madueke, Angelo and even Nicolas Jackson in the right-wing position.
It's clear that Olise is one of the Premier League's underrated young talents, so only time will tell where he will end up next season.
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