June 11th 2024.
Three of the biggest names in English football, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea, have all shown interest in the talented young player, Michael Olise. However, former Manchester United player Teddy Sheringham believes that his former club should make the first move and secure Olise's signature before their rivals can get to him.
Despite missing half of Crystal Palace's season due to injury, Olise has still managed to impress with his ten goals and six assists in just 19 appearances. This has caught the attention of top Premier League teams, and a bidding war is expected to ensue for the 22-year-old's services this summer.
With a reported price tag of £60million, Palace is determined to hold onto their prized possession. However, Olise is not the only player attracting interest, as his teammates Eberechi Eze and Jean-Philippe Mateta are also on the radar of top clubs. This could mean that Palace's trio of talented players may all be on their way out of Selhurst Park in the near future.
It was previously reported that Arsenal had an advantage in the pursuit of Olise, as they could offer Champions League football next season. But Sheringham believes that a club of Manchester United's stature should not be deterred and should go after a top player like Olise.
"I'd like to see Michael Olise as a Manchester United player," said Sheringham, a former member of United's treble-winning team. "He has been performing at a high level for Crystal Palace and should be at the top of United's wishlist. Top players like him should be on United's radar."
Despite the interest from top clubs, Olise is currently under contract with Palace until 2027. And after Palace's manager Oliver Glasner expressed confidence in keeping Olise, Eze, and Mateta, it seems that the club is determined to hold onto their young stars and show their ambition for the future.
"Our players have contracts and no one has told me they want to leave," said Glasner. "We have shown them our ambition and how we want to play. They have the opportunity to showcase their talents and personalities at Palace. If something changes, that's just football. But we are confident in our plans for the future."
It remains to be seen which club will come out on top in the race for Olise's signature, but one thing is for sure, he will be a valuable addition to any team he joins. And with Palace looking to build a new stadium, the funds from a potential sale of their top players could go a long way in helping them achieve their goals.
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