Chelsea has been busy strengthening their squad for the upcoming season, following a disappointing 6th place finish last year. One of their main transfer targets is Crystal Palace midfielder Michael Olise, who they have been working hard to secure a deal for.
Despite agreeing to sign Olise after triggering his £35m release clause last summer, Chelsea’s deal fell through due to dissatisfaction from Palace over the approach taken by Chelsea. Undeterred, Chelsea has returned this summer to pursue the player once again.
Recent reports suggest that Chelsea has reached out to Crystal Palace for permission to speak with Olise’s representatives. While other clubs such as Bayern Munich, Newcastle, and Manchester United have shown interest in the player, Chelsea remains confident in their ability to secure a deal for him before the start of the Olympics.
Chelsea’s main transfer target, Olise, was seen in France as the French team began their preparations for Euro 2020. This indicates the urgency for Chelsea to finalize negotiations and bring him back to Stamford Bridge before the start of the new season.