Man Utd on red alert as Crystal Palace line up Olise replacements

Tom Weber

Updated: 23 Mar 2024 18:40 GMT
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Michael Olise, Man Utd, 2023/24 — © IMAGO

Crystal Palace are targeting two Championship stars to replace Michael Olise, according to a report.

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The French winger has become one of the Eagles' standout performers in recent seasons and this has naturally attracted the attention of Premier League heavyweights.

Last summer, Olise appeared to be on the verge of joining Chelsea only for the 22-year-old to rebuff the Blues and pen a new contract with Crystal Palace instead. His new deal reportedly contains a €70 million release clause.

Chelsea are still said to be interested, while Arsenal are also in the mix. However, the club most prominently linked with Olise in recent months are Man Utd. Indeed, Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already greenlit the Red Devils' pursuit of Olise.

FootballTransfers has been able to confirm that the right winger is one of Man Utd's top targets for the summer and should they manage to land Palace sporting director Douglas Freedman, they may have a major ace up their sleeve in the race to sign him.

Palace braced for Olise exit

It seems only a matter of time before Olise departs Selhurst Park. According to HITC, Palace are braced for the Frenchman's exit this summer and they are lining up potential replacements.

The Eagles have made a habit of finding good value in the Championship, recently signing young Blackburn midfielder Adam Wharton. In fact, Olise himself was plucked from then-second-tier Reading in 2021 and his replacement could come from the same division.

The above-mentioned report asserts that Jaden Philogene and Jack Clarke are two options currently under consideration. Both wingers have impressed for their respective teams, Hull City and Sunderland, this term.

Former Leeds and Tottenham youngster Clarke has netted 15 goals for the Black Cats this season, while Aston Villa youth product Philogene has racked up eight goals and six assists so far. Both have been heavily linked with a Premier League return and it seems Selhurst Park is a possible destination.