Chelsea could do ideal Michael Olise swap deal to seal Crystal Palace transfer

With Mauricio Pochettino content with how he has reduced the size of his squad, the focus at Chelsea is now shifting towards incomings. Another forward is high on the shopping list for the Blues, with a player that can be deployed on the right wing and also as a 10 seen as the ideal acquisition.

Interest in Ajax’s Mohammed Kudus has been sounded out, though alternative targets are also being explored. According to RMC Sport, the Blues have tabled an opening bid of £39million for Palace star Olise, though it is unclear as to whether that will be enough to prompt the Eagles to open negotiations with their Premier League rivals.

Chelsea may therefore have to lure Palace into talks with the promise of providing them with signings of their own, knowing that Pochettino would still be keen to allow more players to leave. The Blues have numerous youngsters who could thrive out on loan at Selhurst Park, and the success of Conor Gallagher’s loan previously could be a great starting point for negotiations.

Carney Chukwuemeka, Lewis Hall, Cesare Casadei and Diego Moreira could all have their development accelerated by playing regularly in the Premier League – and Palace could feel that they may benefit from a sprinkling of young energy in their squad, especially if Olise and Wilfried Zaha are both leaving in the same window.

Roy Hodgson’s side may be reluctant to shake hands on a deal if they are not receiving a player permanently though, which would certainly prompt different conversations at Chelsea and allow them to make use of the opportunity.

Callum Hudson-Odoi is expected to be offloaded this summer and is also admired by Palace, and he could be the ideal candidate in a player-plus-cash deal. If Chelsea decide to sign another defender too, as speculated, then Trevoh Chalobah could also be deemed a suitable option.

Players like Malang Sarr and Hakim Ziyech could also prove tempting to Palace, though the wages demanded by both respective players could cause a deterrence given their success in identifying cheaper options in the lower divisions previously that would not need to pay significant amounts each month.

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Arsenal are keen on signing Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise this summer to add to their attacking options.

A report from 90min suggests several top Premier League sides are considering a move for the young Frenchman.

Mikel Arteta will be very happy with his incoming at Arsenal so far this summer.

Declan Rice could be a game-changing addition to the squad, while Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber improve the overall quality of the team.

There is a need to let some players go now with the first team already containing more than 30 players.

However, Arteta will know that when opportunities arise in the transfer market, you have to go for them.

One player whom Arsenal are keen on is Crystal Palace star Michael Olise.

The 21-year-old was one of Crystal Palace’s best players last season and is destined to go to the very top.

The Gunners recognise that he may be making the next step in his career this summer and want a piece of the action.

Arsenal keen on Olise

The report from 90min suggests that Arsenal will face competition from Chelsea and Manchester City for Olise.

They go on to say it’s ‘widely thought’ that Olise has a £35m release clause in his contract.

Chelsea are reportedly the most likely team to sign him, but Arsenal may be a more attractive club to join right now.

Mikel Arteta’s side are in his season’s Champions League and given the age of their squad, on an upward trajectory.

However, if immediate success is what he’s after then it’s hard to look past Man City.

Arsenal will be keen on Olise as he would immediately solve the conundrum of what happens if Bukayo Saka picks up an injury.

Reiss Nelson is the most logical cover for the Arsenal star but Olise would offer much better cover.

Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira is a big fan of Olise and once said about the 21-year-old: “When you look at the last round and this one, he played well. He can score goals, create chances and he is a special talent.

“He will improve and get better as a player. His work ethic every day has been terrific since he has been at the football club.”

Arsenal may have to move quickly to sign Olise given the interest in him right now.

However, after their spending spree earlier in the summer, they may need to sell a few players – such as Nicolas Pepe and Albert Sambi Lokonga – before making their move for the winger.