Michael Olise has emerged as a transfer target for Arsenal.
Megasportsarena.com reports that the Crystal Palace youngster was snapped up from Reading after he was named Championship Young Player of the Year last season. The £8million transfer fee now looks a snip and Palace face a battle to keep hold.
Olise came through the Chelsea Academy before joining Manchester City as 14-year-old. He then joined Reading three years later and both clubs must be kicking themselves.
Chelsea remain admirers but it’s the Gunners who are leading the race and will make a move in the summer. Everton, who have the Chelsea connection with Frank Lampard are also in the hunt.
Olise has impressed in the Premier League and there is a good chance he will want to stay there. But there is interest from all around Europe and French side Lille have thrown their hat into the ring.
Eagles boss Patrick Vieira is a huge fan and will do all he can to keep hold but his former club could test his resolve.
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