How much would Man Utd transfer target Michael Olise cost?
Martin Macdonald
- 19 Mar 2022 14:25 CDT
- 3 min read
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise this summer, according to Manchester Evening News.
Olise has been one of Palace's key players this season in their transition to a more attacking style of football under head coach Patrick Vieira.
The 20-year-old only arrived from Championship side Reading last summer, on the back of an excellent campaign - 19 goal contributions in 37 league starts.
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He has had to bide his time for his chances for Palace in the 2021/22 campaign as he has started just 13 matches in all competitions, while appearing on 12 additional occasions as a substitute.
Olise has an impressive return of four goals and seven assists in those 12 starts.
MEN reports that Man Utd boss Ralf Rangnick and his scouting staff will use this weekend of FA Cup action to try and identify possible targets for this summer.
Man Utd are out of the competition and so have a free weekend.
The match between Crystal Palace and Everton has emerged as one of particular interest due to the presence of Olise.
Palace paid £8 million for Olise in the summer, and it is believed that they would look at offers three times that price at around £24m.
The Red Devils have a number of transfer targets in mind, and had previously been prioritisng a central midfielder, a centre-forward and a centre-back.
However, the uncertainty surrounding Marcus Rashford's future means that a new winger may be required.
Rashford is apparently unhappy at Old Trafford due to limited playing time under Rangnick.
Olise's transfer value
FootballTransfers' values Olise at £15m (€18m).
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