According Mirror, Arsenal have advantage over Chelsea in the race to sign Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise this summer.
The Frenchman had a good 2023/24 season with the Águilas despite missing 50% of their games first division Games with hamstring injuries. He recorded 10 goals and 6 assists in 19 outings for them.
according to MirrorChelsea are now preparing a new approach for Olise having missed out on his signature last summer. They are ready to intensify their search despite the ongoing search for managers.
However, Arsenal will have the advantage in the race for the 22-year-old as he is raring to play. Champions League football. Olise has a £60million release clause in his contract with the Eagles.
Extreme quality
The Gunners currently have Bukayo Saka as the undisputed starter on the right wing. The club graduate had a fantastic 2023/24 campaign with 20 goals and 14 assists in 47 appearances.
The 22-year-old was still not at his best during the final months of the season. He struggled with multiple hits, but managed to continue until the last match, where he was out.
Olise would be a quality signing to provide competition and depth on the right wing. The Frenchman also has the ability to operate in an attacking midfield role and could be used alongside Martin Odegaard.
The Champions League should give the Gunners an advantage over the Blues, but the big question is whether they can convince the attacker to join without a guaranteed starting position.
With the current composition of the Gunners attack, the manager Mikel Arteta It may not secure Olise a starting position and he would have to earn his place just as Leandro Trossard did last season.
If the London giants can sign Olise and a top striker this summer, it would definitely strengthen their prospects of winning the Premier League next season before city of manchester.
