Chelsea’s main transfer target, Crystal Palace ace Michael Olise, has been spotted in France as Chelsea presses ahead with their plans for the summer window. The Blues are looking to strengthen a squad that finished sixth last season, and they have identified Olise as their top target.
Last summer, Chelsea had agreed to sign Olise after activating his £35m release clause, but the deal fell through when Palace objected to how Chelsea approached Olise. Despite Olise signing a new deal with an increased release clause of around £60m, Chelsea has not been deterred and has returned this summer to pursue the deal.
Chelsea recently contacted Crystal Palace for permission to speak with Olise’s representatives, and they are confident that they can get the deal done, despite interest from other clubs such as Bayern Munich, Newcastle, and Manchester United. Olise is eager to have his future resolved before the Olympics, where he will represent France.
As the French team begins their preparations, Olise has been spotted in the country, signaling Chelsea’s urgency to work around the clock to secure his signature before the start of the new season.