Crystal Palace star, Michael Olise, appears to be favouring a potential move to Manchester United over Chelsea, despite interest from both clubs. Despite starting his football journey with Chelsea, the 22-year-old winger has always been a dedicated admirer of the Red Devils.
It is reported that Chelsea triggered Olise’s £35million release clause last summer and seemed close to securing his services. However, the player chose to extend his stay at Selhurst Park by signing a new four-year contract. The new agreement includes a release clause, the exact amount of which is currently undisclosed, but is expected to be significantly higher than the previous figure.
Born in Hammersmith, Olise has demonstrated his talent for Palace, scoring five goals and providing one assist in nine Premier League appearances under manager Roy Hodgson. Manchester United have been closely monitoring the player’s situation and are considering a move for him in the upcoming transfer window, aiming to strengthen their attacking options.
Despite Olise’s seemingly leaning towards Manchester United, Chelsea are still anticipated to pursue the winger in the summer. Alongside their interest in the Crystal Palace star, the Blues are also looking to secure the services of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, who is likely to depart the Italian club at the end of the season. Napoli president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, has hinted at the player’s potential move to a top English club, further adding to speculation of Chelsea’s interest.
The London club has been eager to add a top-quality striker to their squad, but has been unable to secure one in the current transfer window. Consequently, Chelsea is likely to wait until the summer to address their striking concerns in the transfer market.
With both Manchester United and Chelsea vying for his signature, the upcoming summer transfer window promises to be an intriguing period for Michael Olise. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story as we follow the latest Chelsea news and transfer developments.