TERMS AGREED ✅: Arsenal ultimately won the race over Manchester City to sign a £70 million Premier League superstar; papers to be completed this morning pending medical date.
Arsenal found themselves in a spending spree during the previous summer transfer window, splurging an initial £100 million on Declan Rice and £65 million on Kai Havertz. It appears that the trend may continue into the upcoming summer, as reports from talkSPORT indicate that the Gunners are aware of a release clause exceeding £50 million in Michael Olise’s newly signed contract with Crystal Palace.
The 22-year-old forward, who was on the verge of joining Chelsea in the previous summer, is now drawing attention from various clubs ahead of the next transfer window, with Arsenal expressing a keen interest. Mikel Arteta, Arsenal’s manager, aims to bolster the team’s offensive capabilities and provide competition for Gabriel Martinelli, with Olise fitting the desired profile.
Having showcased his talent with five goals and an assist in just nine Premier League appearances this season, Olise is set to face Arsenal when Crystal Palace travels to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday. The Frenchman’s performance in a March 2023 encounter between Palace and Manchester City caught the eye of City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, who acknowledged the threat posed by Palace’s attacking trio, including Olise.
Guardiola stated, “They have weapons. [Wilfried] Zaha is there, [Michael] Olise, [Eberechi] Eze, they are incredible strikers and they have incredible threat. They have composure, great attacking players.” Arsenal’s pursuit of Olise reflects their strategic move to reinforce their attacking options in the quest for success.
