Manchester United may have been boosted in their hopes of signing Michael Olise from Crystal Palace this summer, with the Eagles reportedly asking for a relatively low fee for the talented attacker.
Olise has long been linked with a move to Old Trafford and gave United a glimpse of just what he can do in last Monday's 4-0 win over the Red Devils at Selhurst Park.
The 22-year-old, who has represented France at Under-21 level, scored twice in a memorable victory for Palace as the south London club continued their impressive form under new manager Oliver Glasner.
Olise is interesting a number of clubs ahead of the summer transfer window, with Chelsea also reportedly keen on bringing back their former youth player.
And according to TEAMtalk, Olise could be available for as little as £50 million up front this summer, providing the total package reaches £65million.
Such a fee would surely be no problem for United, with a number of players set to leave and a fresh focus on recruitment since the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe in February.
Olise is understood to have a release clause, which has been reported at £65m, but not having to pay all of that fee up front will make a transfer less complicated this summer.
United are set to face competition from Chelsea, with winger Raheem Sterling said to be suprlus to requirements at Stamford Bridge, and the Blues could have the edge if Olise chooses to remain in London.
In FourFourTwo's view, Olise fits the bill in terms of the kind of player Ratcliffe wants to bring to Old Trafford. He is young, homegrown, extremely talented and has Premier League experience. However, quite a few young players have struggled to adapt in recent years after moving to Old Trafford and structural changes might also be needed behind the scenes to make such moves a success.
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