The recent decision by Crystal Palace forward Michael Olise to make the switch to Bayern Munich has been reported by The Athletic. Last week, three clubs, Chelsea, Newcastle, and Bayern, expressed their interest in acquiring Olise. Despite offering a competitive financial package, Chelsea is now out of the running. A new agreement signed with Palace last summer has Olise’s current contract lasting until 2027, and he is expected to seal the deal with Bayern. The 22-year-old winger joined the south London club in 2021 and tallied 10 goals and six assists in 19 appearances, despite a plagued season marred by injuries.
Leeds winger Jack Harrison is expected to finalize a season-long loan move back to Everton within the next 48 hours. Atletico Madrid is holding firm on their decision not to entertain any offers for their striker Samu Omorodion, including one from Chelsea. Atletico sees great potential in the player and believes his value could double within the next year if he remains with the club. Chelsea has been scouting other potential strikers, such as Jhon Duran of Aston Villa. Atletico has also decided against pursuing a deal for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher due to a disagreement in valuation.
Bayern Munich has once again tabled an offer for Joao Palhinha, the Fulham midfielder, with his heart set on joining the German giants. The bid, valued at less than £40m, signals Palhinha’s continued desire to make the move after almost finalizing it last summer.
Paolo Vanoli, previously of Venezia, has been appointed as the new head coach of Torino, replacing Ivan Juric. Aston Villa and Chelsea have also come to an agreement for the transfer of left-back Ian Maatsen at a price of at least £37.5m plus add-ons.
Pere Romeu is the newly-appointed head coach of Barcelona Femeni, succeeding Jonathan Girldez, who led the team to four major titles last season. Reports suggest that Sunderland is poised to appoint Regis Le Bris, formerly of Lorient, as their new head coach.
Manchester United and Tottenham are among Premier League clubs expressing interest in Lille forward Jonathan David. Despite no formal contact, the player is entering the final year of his contract and could potentially be on the move soon. In the Scottish Premiership, Daniel Oyegoke, the Brentford right-back, has secured a three-year deal with Hearts, as the club continues to bolster its squad.
Crystal Palace is in no hurry to part ways with its players, with Michael Olise being the only one with a release clause, as multiple clubs pursue talents from across Europe. Meanwhile, as clubs continue to negotiate transfers, Manchester United remains focused on potential signings, particularly young talents including Joshua Kirkzee, Leny Yoro, and Jarrad Branthwaite.
The bustling football transfer landscape reflects the optimistic anticipation for the upcoming season, as clubs eagerly seek to strengthen their squads with new talents and seasoned players.