Chelsea Sets Sights on Crystal Palace Star Michael Olise in Ambitious Transfer Bid

Chelsea is gearing up for a major move in the transfer market as they aim to secure the services of Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise.

The club, under the direction of new manager Enzo Maresca, is eager to finalize their squad early, with Olise emerging as a key target.

Despite interest from Manchester United, Chelsea is confident that Olise will opt for them, given their location in London and his existing connections at the club.

The Blues are poised to make a strong push for his signature in the coming weeks, with plans to activate his exit clause, which is rumored to be below £60 million.

Joe Shields, Chelsea’s director of football, has been actively engaging with Olise’s camp, advocating for his signing. While Maresca may not have the final say in transfers, he is reportedly keen on adding the 22-year-old to his squad.

Palace sources suggest that Olise is likely to depart the club this summer in pursuit of a career at a higher level.

Chelsea is hopeful that they can outmaneuver United in the race to secure the highly sought-after player’s signature.

Amidst the competition, Chelsea aims to capitalize on their strategic advantage and secure Olise’s talent to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.