Michael Olise has already hinted at which club he wants to join between Chelsea, Newcastle United and Bayern Munich.
With the summer transfer window fast approaching, Crystal Palace are set to face a huge fight in their bid to keep hold of star man Olise.
On Thursday afternoon, it was reported by The Athletic’s David Ornstein that three clubs have contacted Palace with regards to signing Olise.
He wrote on social media: “Chelsea contact Crystal Palace about signing Michael Olise. #CFC expressed interest in 22yo winger + requested permission to talk with reps (#CPFC deal includes ~£60m release clause). Other clubs retain strong interest @TheAthleticFC after @MirrorDarren.
“Newcastle United + Bayern Munich contact Crystal Palace over possibility of signing Michael Olise. #NUFC & #FCBayern expressed interest on Wednesday before Chelsea today. All sought permission to speak with 22yo France youth winger’s camp @TheAthleticFC.”
Now, it has been claimed that Olise is keen to join Chelsea.
As per Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna, who wrote on social media: “Chelsea made contact with Crystal Palace regarding the possibility of signing Michael Olise.
“The 22 years old came close to sign to Chelsea last summer. Olise is keen on a move to Chelsea.”
Palace boss Oliver Glasner was asked about the futures of Olise, Ebere Eze and Jean-Philippe Mateta at the end of the season. He said: “I hope all the players will be here. know the club will do everything to ensure they will play for Crystal Palace next season.
“I think what we can show from the sports department is that we are ambitious and they can benefit and make a big contribution to being successful.”