Chelsea transfer target Michael Olise scored and provided 2 assists in Crystal Palace’s 3-2 win over Sheffield United on Tuesday night.
The France Under 21 international is believed to be still on the Blues’ radar, despite the club having failed in their attempts to secure his signature last summer. Following Olise’s display against the Blades, it has prompted more debate among fans on X about whether Mauricio Pochettino’s side should snap up the winger:
Sterling for him. Easy.
— Pochettiniac (@Pochettiniac) January 30, 2024
Why? So he can sit on the injured list.
— Sarah Zupko (@PopSarah) January 30, 2024
So easy get rid of sterling and madueke.. finish
— Nino (@bigxmaestro) January 30, 2024
Another hospital player? NO
— HAUWA 🧕 (@hauwachukwu) January 30, 2024
Absolutely ridiculously good player. But we would have to sell one of Sterling, Mudryk or Madueke.
— RealtorJubey (@JubrilAjose1) January 30, 2024
Nooo bro he is an injury player
— Paul (@Cfc_paul3) January 30, 2024
Seriously 😒 sell Gallagher and get him in asap
— Olamide (@Lord_beysh) January 30, 2024
Injury prone
— Tyc⭐⭐ (@TycraneVG) January 30, 2024
Olise’s injury record is a big issue
The 22-year-old has only played 10 games this season due to fitness problems. He picked up a hamstring injury playing for France at the European Under 21 Championships last year and he only returned in November.
Olise subsequently picked up a similar issue which had kept him out of action for four games prior to the Sheffield United fixture. Worryingly, he also appeared to limp off following his performance on Tuesday.
Chelsea will face competition for the Frenchman
Respected journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that both Manchester United and Arsenal are interested in Olise, along with Chelsea.
The fact that the winger reportedly has a £60m release clause will make him an attractive target for many clubs, and if he continues to put in performances like he did against the Blades, there will be a scramble to sign him this summer.
