Manchester United’s management has agreed to sign Michael Olise from Crystal Palace, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Romano revealed that the decision to pursue the French attacker has been fully endorsed by United’s new football department, although the deal might face stiff competition.
Romano told The United Stand, “Michael Olise is 100 percent approved internally, across the new footballing department at Man Utd. There will be competition for him this summer, which may not make any deal for him a quick one.”
The 22-year-old playmaker, who was heavily linked with a move last year, ultimately signed a contract with Crystal Palace worth £100,000 a week.
Manchester United is reportedly leading the race for Olise but faces competition from Chelsea and Liverpool. Liverpool, in particular, can offer Champions League football, an attractive prospect for Olise, who had a standout season.
In the recently concluded campaign, Olise made 19 Premier League appearances, including 14 starts, and directly contributed to 16 goals, scoring 10 and assisting six.
Earlier this month, he scored twice against Manchester United in a 4-0 victory at Selhurst Park.
At Old Trafford, the management is considering offloading wingers like Greenwood and Sancho, who are currently on loan. Additionally, they might sell Antony, who only managed one goal in 29 Premier League appearances this season.
The question remains: Should Manchester United sign Olise to bolster their attack this summer?
