According to Reports, Chelsea are prepared to go ahead and pay Crystal Palace the full €70m for Michael Olise, and in the process beat Manchester United to the player.
Olise has been linked with multiple clubs given his success for the Eagles, and Foot Mercato say he’s ‘on his way out’ of Crystal Palace, with them believing Chelsea are on the brink of winning the transfer race.
According to the French outfit, Chelsea have already started negotiations with the player’s entourage and hope to find a personal agreement with Olise’s camp.
The 22-year-old shot to fame with Crystal Palace last season, scoring 10 goals and making six assists in just 19 matches.
If it’s true that Chelsea are ready to trigger the clause, then it’s surely unlikely Manchester United will move to compete with that.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are said to have considered using Madueke in a swap deal for Olise, as well as high-earning forward Raheem Sterling, with the player’s reported £60 million release clause only valid for sides in the Champions League next season.
Though, Footyvaild Understands that Noni Madueke’s position is not in danger if Chelsea manages to sign Michael Olise in the summer transfer window.
The Blues want to keep two players in the same position for the upcoming season as Chelsea continues to push for the former academy player’s acquisition.
