Manchester United are interested in signing Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise, according to the Evening Standard.
The Frenchman only signed a new contract back in August but it included a release clause that can be activated at the end of the season.
While Olise will not make the switch to Old Trafford in January, the majority of supporters on X are still happy that the forward could join United next summer:
That’s a signing I can get behind
— Andy Martin (@forouryoung) January 3, 2024
Yes please.
— Malixe 🇳🇴 (@Mal1xe) January 3, 2024
Yes sign him
— El__Dusher 🇵🇸 Jerseys 🔌 (@AbdullahiLawerl) January 3, 2024
Get him immediately
— Hicelynqs (@UTD_hicee) January 3, 2024
Bring him in
— Hamso Hamso (@HamsoHamso9) January 3, 2024
Things I love to see.
— E D O Z I E (@_chiedozie) January 3, 2024
⭐baller this one
— The Red Side of Manchester🔴⚪🔰 (@CharlesAkumu2) January 3, 2024
Olise has been in excellent form for Palace
It is not a surprise that United are lining up a move for the 22-year-old. With Jadon Sancho on his way out of the club, finding a suitable replacement is a top priority.
Olise certainly looks like he fits the bill. Since returning from a hamstring injury in November, he has scored 5 goals and provided 1 assist in 9 appearances.
He nearly moved to another Premier League team at the start of the campaign
Chelsea triggered a release clause in Olise’s contract in the summer. At the time, the fee required was only £35m but the Blues decided to pull out of the deal after being accused of tapping up by Palace.
Olise ended up putting pen to paper on a new four-year deal, which reportedly has a much higher buyout fee inserted into the agreement. We shall see if United decide to pay it.
