Micheal Olise has finally decided to JOIN Arsenal following a one-on-one talk with Mikel Arteta. The player has just shunned Chelsea, Manchester United, and Liverpool because he is solely convinced by Arsenal’s project. He will be Mikel Arteta’s first January signing.
Arsenal is reportedly entering the competition to secure the signature of Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise, challenging other top Premier League clubs. The 22-year-old, who joined the Eagles from Reading in 2021, has become a standout player, contributing 11 goals and 20 assists in 80 appearances across all competitions.
Despite missing the early months of this season due to injury, Olise has made a noteworthy comeback, scoring five goals in nine top-flight fixtures. Last summer, Chelsea expressed interest, but Olise committed to Palace with a new four-year contract until 2027, featuring a release clause exceeding £50 million.
Speculation about a substantial departure from Selhurst Park has intensified, with Manchester United considering Olise as a summer target. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City are also reportedly monitoring the winger. Adding to the mix, Arsenal is now in the race, having been informed of Olise’s release clause, as per talkSPORT.
While Olise initially joined Arsenal’s development academy in 2009, manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly prioritizing a new center-forward over a winger to bolster offensive options. The team’s recent lack of clinical efficiency in the final third has fueled speculation of a significant investment in a striker, with Ivan Toney, Victor Osimhen, and Karim Benzema among the potential targets.