Fans have been urged to “keep an eye on Liverpool” in the race for Michael Olise’s signature this summer.
That is the verdict of journalist Ben Jacobs, who believes that Manchester United and Chelsea could also show their interest in the Crystal Palace winger.
Despite Palace’s struggles this season, the 22-year-old is enjoying a strong campaign with five goals and one assist in nine Premier League appearances.
The France under-21 international came close to joining Chelsea in the summer, but that move fell through and the former Reading player signed a new contract at Selhurst Park.
“I don’t see anyone succeeding (or even necessarily trying) to sign Michael Olise in this window, but there could well be a battle for his signature over the summer when a release clause in his new contract comes into effect,” Jacobs said. GIFTMESPORTS. “The clause is higher than the old, complicated £35m clause that Chelsea tried to activate over the summer just to see Olise sign a new contract. It’s too early to say if Chelsea will return, but I’d keep an eye on Liverpool and Manchester United.
“Olise is having an excellent season so far and a departure from Palace in the summer could be a real possibility because he wants to play European football. “The extension at Palace was not necessarily signed to stay long-term but to protect all parties and increase the release clause because the previous one was set as a bargain.”
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Olise operates on the right wing and has a tendency to cut inside with his favored left foot.
If he were to complete his move to Liverpool, he would have to settle for a place behind Mo Salah in the pecking order, but at 22 years old he could learn a lot from the Egyptian king to be of great use for the rest of his career. career.
It remains to be seen whether Saudi Arabian clubs will remain interested in our number 11 over the summer, meaning a move to Palace’s number 7 would make even more sense.
Reports have suggested that Liverpool are willing to spend £60m on the London-born talent, but we will have to wait and see if that amount of money will go towards strengthening other areas of the squad.
We are quite well supplied at the top of the pitch at the moment, but reinforcements are needed in both the full-back and central defense positions.
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