Man Utd look at Michael Olise as Antony's replacement
According to respected journalist Fabrizio Romano, manchester united He could consider Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise as a replacement for Antony this summer.
Antony is currently in his second season with the Red Devils, but has yet to make any significant contributions. He has recorded 1 goal and 1 assist in the FA Cup and you have not yet opened your account in the first division.
This has spread speculation that he could leave in the summer and talk to Caught offside, Roman He said there is a chance Antony could leave if Man United receive a big offer for him.
Roman He added that Olise is a player United value, but a move could depend on the new sporting director, the budget and the transfer strategy. Chelsea They were very interested in signing Olise last year.
He said: “I think Man United will be quite open… in case they receive a big offer, then we could look at this possibility for Antony. We will have to see what the player wants and what the situation will be in the summer.”
“I think it will be a very important career for Michael Olise: Manchester United appreciates the player, but we have to wait for their new director to see what the budget will be and what the strategy will be.
“But he is a player they like, for sure. Chelsea were also interested and were close to signing him last summer, now there is a release clause, so it will be interesting for these clubs.”
Extreme quality
Olise has been plagued by injuries this season, but has still stood out for Palace with his performances. The French youth international has amassed 6 goals and 3 assists in just 11 league games. He is currently out with a hamstring injury but is expected to return for the final weeks of the campaign.
The former Reading player would be a quality signing to replace Antony, who has not been able to adapt to the demands of the English top flight. Olise is better than the Brazilian in all aspects. He likes to dribble past his opponents, wins many duels and has the ability to score goals in the limited opportunities created at Palace.
He has the qualities to become one of the main right wingers. United will no doubt continue to keep an eye on him upon his return. If he manages to finish the season injury-free it would give the Red Devils and other clubs more confidence in trying to sign the £43m attacker this summer.
