AliousMichael Olise, the highly-rated winger from Crystal Palace, has become a subject of intense interest from several Premier League clubs, with reports suggesting that Chelsea may be leading the race to secure his signature.
The likes of Manchester United, Bayern Munich, and Newcastle United have been heavily linked with a move for the talented French winger.
However, according to reports from Foot Mercato, Chelsea appear to be the frontrunners as they are prepared to trigger Olise’s release clause of €70 million (approximately £60 million), signaling their intent to kickstart the Enzo Maresca era at Stamford Bridge.
While Manchester United are reportedly reluctant to meet Crystal Palace’s release clause demands, as they believe it would be an overpayment for Olise, whose current contract runs until the summer of 2027, both Bayern Munich and Newcastle United are said to be open to holding personal talks with the player.
Amidst the transfer speculation, Crystal Palace have reportedly offered Olise a new contract that would not only increase his wages but also raise his release clause for the current summer transfer window, as revealed by Fabrizio Romano. It remains to be seen whether the highly-coveted winger will be willing to commit his future to the Eagles.
Despite his impressive Premier League campaign, Olise was not included in Didier Deschamps’ French national team squad for the ongoing European Championship in Germany.
This development could potentially accelerate the resolution of his club situation, as interested parties may look to finalize a deal sooner rather than later.
As the transfer window progresses, it will be intriguing to see if Chelsea’s reported determination to trigger Olise’s release clause proves successful in fending off interest from other suitors, or if the talented winger decides to explore alternative options at this pivotal stage of his career.
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