Arsenal and Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing the Crystal Palace midfielder Michael Olise.
The 21-year-old has been in fine form for Crystal Palace this season and his performances have attracted the attention of the two Premier League giants. A report from Fichajes claims that the two teams will look to sign him during the summer transfer window.
Olise has two goals and 10 assists to his name in the league this season and he could prove to be a quality acquisition for both English clubs.
Arsenal need to add more depth to their attack and Olise will add goals and creativity to the side. Mikel Arteta has not been able to rotate players like Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka this season. The arrival of the 21-year-old will allow Arteta to rotate Saka next season.
Olise plays as the right-sided winger and he has the technical ability to develop into a central attacking midfielder as well. The Frenchman is a prodigious talent with a big future ahead of him and working with a coach like Arteta could help him improve further.
The opportunity to join a club like Arsenal will be an attractive option for the player. It would be a major step up in his career and he would get to join the club capable of winning trophies.
On the other hand, Manchester City are proven winners and the Premier League champions have the financial resources to beat Arsenal to his signature.
Pep Guardiola is looking to add more quality to his midfield and the 21-year-old would be a solid, long-term investment. Manchester City have a proven track record of winning major trophies on a consistent basis and Olise could be attracted to the idea of playing for them.
Furthermore, Guardiola is undoubtedly one of the best managers of all time, and the Spaniard could help the talented young Crystal Palace midfielder develop into a top-class player.
It will be interesting to see if the Eagles are willing to sanction his departure in the coming weeks. The 21-year-old is a key player for them but he has clearly outgrown them and he deserves to play for a bigger club.
