Michael Olise, a winger for Crystal Palace, has allegedly been named as one of Manchester United’s primary summer transfer targets under Sir Jim Ratcliffe. As part of a trade involving the 22-year-old superstar, Aaron Wan-Bissaka is reportedly being set up to return to Selhurst Park.
With his United contract about to expire in the summer, the club will have one more chance to recuperate part of the £50 million they spent on his signing in 2019. Alternately, you might use Wan-Bissaka to get Olise, who has emerged as a top-tier winger in the Premier League.
United reportedly have an advantage over Chelsea and Liverpool in the race to sign the 26-year-old Olise. Still, Wan-Bissaka’s enthusiasm for a return to Palace is anyone’s guess.
Put another way, Xavi’s character is on full display if this report is accurate. No matter what his tactical contributions or athletic weaknesses may be, he will always be a Barcelona fan at heart. Being a product of the club’s youth academy, he was a trailblazer in the club’s golden age.
Nonetheless, the coach maintains confidence in both his team and himself. At least the club is doing better now than it was when he took charge, he thinks to himself. Conversely, the most recent loss to Real Madrid was a major setback.
Barcelona will reportedly just have to wait for their Champions League match for the time being. No hasty decision is anticipated at this time. On the other hand, a lot of things might change quickly if Barça lose to Napoli.
And if that doesn’t work, Erik ten Hag has other players in his sleeve that the Eagles may consider selling. Now let’s take a look at United’s three further chances for luring Olise to Old Trafford later this year.
Lindelof, Victor
After United activated a 12-month extension clause, Victor Lindelof, similar to Wan-Bissaka, will enter the final year of his contract this summer. Lindelof has experience playing in both the Premier League and Europe, so Palace may be interested in adding him to their central defensive options.
Theo Eriksen
The third and final year of Christian Eriksen’s three-year deal with United, which he inked in 2022, is also approaching. Eriksen probably won’t take a big hit from Olise’s transfer fee, though, because he turns 32 next month.
Fabián Pellistri
After Antony’s dismal first two seasons since joining United from Ajax for £86 million, United may be tempted to express interest in him this summer. Like the other two stars on this list, the 22-year-old Uruguayan wouldn’t be able to convince Palace to lower their asking price for him.