Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise lacks unanimous support from Manchester United’s leadership as they aim to bolster their attacking options in the upcoming summer. The 22-year-old has emerged as United’s primary target following Antony’s underwhelming season, with Erik ten Hag favoring Alejandro Garnacho on the left side.
United faces challenges in this position as neither Amad nor Facundo Pellistri have proven themselves to be suitable for the team. Recent weeks have witnessed an uptick in discussions about Olise, with reports suggesting a potential trade involving United full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who joined the club from Palace for £50 million in 2019.
Despite rejecting a move to Chelsea and signing a new four-year contract with Palace last summer, Olise is expected to be free to leave this summer as the Eagles undergo a revamp. Speculation links the France U21 international to Liverpool, while Chelsea maintains interest despite various options on the right wing.
However, not everyone at United views Olise as the optimal choice. Comparisons are drawn to Wilfried Zaha, who struggled to adapt to the “more demanding” environment at United, and concerns linger about Wan-Bissaka living up to his hefty price tag.
United anticipates a busy summer, and Sir Jim Ratcliffe expects the Premier League to approve his appointment to oversee the football department by mid-February. Ratcliffe, who acquired a 25% share in the team late last year, attended Sunday’s 2-2 draw between Tottenham Hotspur and the media, expressing enthusiasm about his role but remaining cautious in responding to inquiries.
