Michael Olise is being linked with a move to Arsenal in the summer transfer window. Chelsea are also reportedly interested in the Crystal Palace winger.
The Eagles ended the 2023/24 Premier League campaign in fine style, winning six of their last seven matches with Olise scoring four goals and providing three assists in those games.
Oliver Glasner really turned things around at Selhurst Park and he has a wealth of talent at his disposal next season. That is, if they all stay put, with rumours surrounding a number of his players, not just Olise.
And that begs the question, is Olise the right player that Arsenal are targeting from Palace this summer? Could they go for someone different? Our football.london writers had their say…
The most interest this summer will likely be in Michael Olise, but if I were Arsenal I think it could be a waste of time targeting him. While the Gunners could certainly use him in attack, they face a similar problem to Spurs a few years ago – convincing someone to play second fiddle to the first name on the team sheet.
With Tottenham it was Harry Kane; with Arsenal it’s Bukayo Saka. Would Olise agree to join Arsenal to be a back-up? With so many clubs interested in him, it’s doubtful.
Personally, I’m a sucker for watching Ebere Eze play football – he’s perhaps the most aesthetically pleasing footballer when in full flow. I’d move for him and have a midfield of Eze, Rice and Odegaard.
Don’t say it to their faces, but Crystal Palace are the Brighton of 12 months ago. Everyone wants to snatch up their impressive young talent, and isn’t there an array of options?
Adam Wharton would be quite the signing in Arsenal’s midfield as an alternative to Thomas Partey or potential replacements Amadou Onana, Martin Zubimendi, and Bruno Guimaraes.
Eberechi Eze could be the new and improved Emile Smith Rowe, making more of a play for a starting role than the Hale End graduate has in recent years. Marc Guehi would provide depth at centre-back as well as a genuine challenge for a minutes.
The real standout is Michael Olise though. He is truly a cut above not only these Palace players but frankly most in the world. It could take Bukayo Saka to a new level if Olise joins because he wouldn’t settle for a backup spot. Olise really is good enough to push the Englishman as well, he’s that good.
Olise is simply the sort of player that you don’t turn down. Sign him and fit him in somewhere. Transfer first, think second.
Don’t say it to their faces, but Crystal Palace are the Brighton of 12 months ago. Everyone wants to snatch up their impressive young talent, and isn’t there an array of options?
Adam Wharton would be quite the signing in Arsenal’s midfield as an alternative to Thomas Partey or potential replacements Amadou Onana, Martin Zubimendi, and Bruno Guimaraes.
Eberechi Eze could be the new and improved Emile Smith Rowe, making more of a play for a starting role than the Hale End graduate has in recent years. Marc Guehi would provide depth at centre-back as well as a genuine challenge for a minutes.
The real standout is Michael Olise though. He is truly a cut above not only these Palace players but frankly most in the world. It could take Bukayo Saka to a new level if Olise joins because he wouldn’t settle for a backup spot. Olise really is good enough to push the Englishman as well, he’s that good.
Olise is simply the sort of player that you don’t turn down. Sign him and fit him in somewhere. Transfer first, think second.
