According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already endorsed manchester unitedPlans are to target Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise at the end of the campaign.
Man United recently confirmed that Ratcliffe has become a co-owner of the club. He is expected to be heavily involved in decision-making, considering that he will have control over football operations.
There could be a lot of spending on several players this summer and talking to SPORTS GIFT, Jacobs said that Olise is the only one who is categorical and supported transfer objective of the current regime and Ratcliffe.
He said: “The only target, as far as I know, categorically and supported, so to speak, for the summer by the current regime and the new ownership led by Ratcliffe, is Michael Olise at Crystal Palace.”
“Everything else is up in the air. So INEOS is thinking more about wide positions, and striker is one of them, for example, and is analyzing expenses, which can help finance the window.
“And then from there, once the new recruiting team is formed, we will begin to determine which of these other links are concrete.”
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The 22-year-old has had an injury-plagued season with Palace but has been brilliant in his limited playing time. The French youth international has recorded 6 goals and 3 assists in just over 750 minutes of first division football. He has played a big role in a couple of wins for Palace, who are battling relegation.
It may not be long before the winger leaves the club and it appears United are one of his biggest admirers. The Red Devils have had success with Alejandro Garnacho from the right wing in recent months, but the Argentine has room for improvement in his finishing. The club could therefore pursue a strong competitor.
Olise would be a quality signing for the position, provided he can overcome his injury problems. The former reading man has a good approval success rate 80% this season and has won 6.6 duels per league game. He has also completed 69% of his dribbles. Olise has the potential to be one of the best right wingers if he can stay fit.
The French could cost around £60 million this summer. His possible arrival at Old Trafford could lead to several departures. Players like Jadon Sancho, Antony and Facundo Pellistri could be shown the exit door during the summer transfer window.
