Chelsea's Olise shock, Man Utd's new top target, Arsenal lose 'next Saka': FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

Updated: 21 Jun 2024 16:31 CDT
6 min read

Michael Olise, Crystal Palace, 2023/24 — © IMAGO

Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Michael Olise made a shocking decision on his future.

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Plus, Man Utd have a new top target for their left-back department and Arsenal saw another academy talent slip through their fingers. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Olise release clause

Early on Friday, FootballTransfers revealed that Michael Olise's is likely higher than the widely reported €70 million.

Later on, Chelsea pulled out of the race to sign the Crystal Palace star due to concerns over his price.

Olise, himself, then picked his next club, making perhaps the most unexpected of choices by deciding to join Bayern Munich.

In positive news for Palace, Olise is the only one of their star players to have a release clause.

Exclusive: Man Utd want Kerkez

FootballTransfers also understands that Bournemouth youngster Milos Kerkez is Man Utd's top target for the left-back position.

Exclusive: Barcelona plot spending spree

We are also told that Barcelona are hoping that their lucrative new Nike deal will enable them to sign players like Erling Haaland and William Saliba.

Exclusive: Calvert-Lewin in demand

Lastly, we can reveal that West Ham and Brentford are keen on Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Arsenal's lose 'next Saka'

Amario Cozier-Duberry, dubbed the 'next Bukayo Saka,' has informed Arsenal that he will leave the club this summer.

Ratcliffe wants to be fast

New Man Utd chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe is planning to add two major signings before the start of pre-season.

Could one of them be Leny Yoro? The Red Devils are certainly trying their best.

Joshua Zirkzee could be the second one.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Championship club Coventry are desperate for Arsenal to make a €100m move.

Man Utd will have to incur a massive loss if they want to offload Casemiro this summer.

Romelu Lukaku has made a decision on a potential reunion with Antonio Conte at Napoli - and it could be bad news for Chelsea.

Real Madrid are keen on a long-standing Man Utd target after Toni Kroos' retirement.

Chelsea are ready to submit a sizeable bid for yet another talented South American.

The Blues are also at the front of the queue for Jamal Musiala, but they're not the only ones who are keen.

Man Utd are ready to turn their attention to a surprising player following their failure to get a cheap deal for Jarrad Branthwaite.

One of Arsenal's summer targets has admitted that he is receiving transfer offers.

Chelsea are interested in a potential bargain striker...from Barcelona.

The Blues are also among the clubs to be keen on Nico Williams.

But what can Premier League fans expect from the Spain star?

Lastly, Arsenal are being rivalled for the signature of a Euro 2024 breakout star.

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