Chelsea have triggered the £35m release clause of Crystal Palace star Michael Olise, who has received praise from Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and ex-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger
Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise – a player who has some high-profile admirers.
The Blues have activated Olise’s £35million release clause and are pushing hard to add him to Mauricio Pochettino’s ever-expanding squad. Chelsea have also agreed a fee of £53m, plus £5m in add-ons, to sign Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia, and are assembling a group of talented young players for Pochettino to work with.
Olise impressed by chipping in with 11 assists in the Premier League for Palace last season and was also of interest to Manchester City. But he now looks…