Manchester United has been linked with a potential move for Crystal Palace standout Michael Olise, but former Red Devil Mikael Silvestre remains skeptical about the likelihood of the transfer.
Despite reported interest from Liverpool and Arsenal in the French U21 international, who has made a significant impact with five goals and an assist in nine Premier League games this season, Olise remains a sought-after player. Manchester United sees him as a potential upgrade on Antony, who has faced challenges in his second season, particularly due to a hamstring injury.
United holds a negotiation advantage, given Palace’s longstanding interest in bringing Aaron Wan-Bissaka back to the club, with the possibility of using him as part of the deal.
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However, Silvestre expresses doubt about the club’s ability to attract a player of Michael Olise’s caliber at the moment. “I’m not convinced that the club is capable of attracting a player like Michael at the moment,” he stated.
Olise, valued at €27.8 million (£24m) by FootballTransfers’ algorithm, is under contract with Palace until June 2027, posing a challenge for any potential transfer negotiations. Palace is likely to demand a fee exceeding the record £50m they received for Wan-Bissaka in 2019.
The dynamics could potentially change in the summer, especially with Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘sporting control’ at Old Trafford potentially altering Manchester United’s prospects.