LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) Michael Olise’s current Crystal Palace contract reportedly has a £35 million ($44.5 million) release clause that Chelsea is claimed to have activated.
All summer long, Chelsea has been said to have been in competition with Manchester City to sign the France Under-21 international midfielder.
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A cost of £45 million ($57 million) had been referenced in stories from the Evening Standard only yesterday, but today, according to The Athletic, Chelsea has triggered Palace’s £35 million ($44.5 million) release clause.
Chelsea’s renovation is progressing quickly; only yesterday, the departure of Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo was announced, and Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia is expected to follow the Ecuadorian out the door.
There could be more transfer movement in west London as Todd Boehly continues to revamp the Blues squad.