Chelsea is on the verge of finalizing a substantial £45 million transaction to secure Crystal Palace’s talented winger, Michael Olise. In a noteworthy choice, Olise has favored the allure of Chelsea over the advances of Manchester City. Notably, he claimed the title of Palace’s Player of the Season in the previous campaign, an achievement underpinned by his impressive tally of 11 assists and 2 goals.
Presently sidelined due to injury, the 21-year-old French U21 sensation is projected to be out of action for an additional six weeks.
Nevertheless, his unavailability hasn’t dampened interest from several Premier League contenders, with Manchester City initiating the pursuit of Michael Olise. The strategic aim was for Olise to succeed Riyad Mahrez, who exited the club in a £30 million transfer merely a month ago.
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Olise’s roots trace back to Chelsea’s youth academy, imbuing him with a strong desire to continue his career in the vibrant setting of London.
The Evening Standard has reported that City is cognizant of Olise’s preference, and Chelsea has taken significant strides toward harmonizing personal terms with the burgeoning midfielder. These negotiations are anticipated to proceed without undue hindrances.
On the financial front, the intricacies of reaching an accord with Crystal Palace regarding the transfer fee remain somewhat intricate. Ambiguities persist concerning the existence of a release clause within Olise’s contract.
While the fact that Palace repelled Chelsea’s initial offer may indicate the absence of such a clause, the precise situation remains muddled.
However, Chelsea’s pursuit of Olise is progressively converging toward its successful culmination. Simultaneously, the club is actively negotiating for Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo, further underlining their strategic maneuvers in the transfer market.
