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Manchester United have had a slow start to the summer, spending almost three weeks after the final game of the season making a final decision on their manager’s future.
With Erik ten Hag now set to stay in charge, United must start making quick moves in the transfer market or risk losing priority targets to rival clubs.
In particular, they are trailing Chelsea in the race to sign Michael Olise.
In recent months, it has been widely reported that INEOS highly rate Olise, who has scored 10 goals and assisted six times during the 2023-24 Premier League season.
The dynamic Frenchman has all the tools to bolster United’s attack on the right. But earlier today, Peoples Person carried a report suggesting that Chelsea have made a concrete move in an attempt to sign Olise ahead of United.
Chelsea have reportedly contacted Palace to request permission to formally approach the 22-year-old star with a view to agreeing personal terms.
However, United don’t seem ready to let Chelsea have a free ride at the Olisse. According to Ben Jacobs, the Red Devils are “expected to make an approach” to the South London club as well.
The speed with which clubs move towards Michael Olise partly depends on the player, who is in France’s provisional Olympic squad, hoping to decide his future in the coming days or weeks. Olise wants to carefully evaluate all the suitors before deciding if/which move is the right one.… pic.twitter.com/doPzePJQMT
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) June 13, 2024
The recent events are thought to be a consequence of Olise’s desire to make a decision on his future “in the coming days or weeks”.
Palace did well to keep hold of their star man last summer, but a reported £60m release clause in Olise’s contract has raised the prospect of him leaving this summer, especially after another promising season.
Meanwhile, United are closing in on permanently ending their relationship with right-back Mason Greenwood.
The Englishman has reportedly given a nod to Juventus, who are hoping to secure his services in the region of €30 million.
It remains to be seen how the sale of Greenwood would affect United’s transfer plans amid their financial fair play concerns.
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