Newcastle United, Bayern Munich, and Chelsea are all vying to sign Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise. The 22-year-old France Under-21 international has caught the attention of these clubs, with Newcastle and Bayern Munich being the first to make contact with Crystal Palace. Chelsea followed suit, approaching the club on Thursday.
However, there may be a stumbling block for Chelsea in their pursuit of Olise. It is believed that the winger has a £60 million release clause in his contract, but this clause only applies to clubs that have qualified for the Champions League. As Chelsea finished outside the top four in the Premier League last season, they may not be able to activate the clause.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United is also considering other options for a right-winger. They have their eye on Chelsea’s England Under-21 international Noni Madueke, who could be a potential target in the transfer window.
In other transfer news, Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr is reportedly interested in signing Liverpool and Netherlands centre-back Virgil van Dijk. They are willing to make him the highest-paid defender in the world. This comes as no surprise, as van Dijk’s quality and leadership have been instrumental in Liverpool’s success in recent years.
Manchester United is keeping a close eye on Bayern Munich and Netherlands centre-back Matthijs de Ligt. The 24-year-old has been impressive for both club and country and would be a solid addition to United’s defense. Additionally, United is considering 24-year-old Frenchman Jean-Clair Todibo of Nice as a potential option for a center-back signing.
Turning our attention to Manchester United’s rivals, Tottenham, Aston Villa, and West Ham are reportedly interested in signing Roma and England striker Tammy Abraham. The 26-year-old has struggled for regular playing time at Roma and could be seeking a move back to the Premier League.
Aston Villa is also looking to offload one of their own strikers, with Chelsea in talks to sign Jhon Duran. The 20-year-old Colombian has made limited appearances since joining Villa in January 2023, and the club is open to selling him for around £40 million.
Moving on to other clubs, Fenerbahce’s newly appointed manager, Jose Mourinho, has expressed his desire to sign Tottenham’s Denmark midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. The 28-year-old has been a key player for Tottenham since joining in 2020 but could be tempted by a reunion with Mourinho.
West Ham and Leicester City have met with representatives of Juventus forward Matias Soule in London. The 21-year-old Argentine is highly regarded and could be a promising addition to either club’s attacking options.
Arsenal, on the other hand, has encountered a setback in their pursuit of Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres. The Gunners are unwilling to meet Sporting Lisbon’s valuation of the 26-year-old Swedish striker.
Meanwhile, Brentford is determined to hold on to their star striker Ivan Toney. The 28-year-old England international has been in impressive form and has attracted interest from several clubs. Brentford is reportedly unwilling to sell him for less than £60 million, despite previously valuing him at £80 million.
In managerial news, former Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi is set to become the new manager of Marseille. The Italian coach is expected to sign a three-year contract, with Brighton receiving a fee of 6 million euros for his services.
Lastly, Premier League clubs are keeping an eye on Lens and Austria centre-back Kevin Danso. The 25-year-old defender has been backed for a move to Manchester United by former player Rio Ferdinand, who believes Danso has the potential to succeed at a top club.
In conclusion, the transfer market is heating up as clubs vie for the signatures of talented players. From Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise to Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk, the top clubs are looking to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season. It remains to be seen which clubs will successfully secure their desired targets and bolster their squads for the upcoming campaign.