‘If City Are In, We’re Finished’ ‘Best Pay The £60M Now’ Chelsea Fans Worried After David Ornstein Makes Transfer Claim
Manchester City and Manchester United could still enter the race for Chelsea transfer target Michael Olise, according to The Athletic reporter David Ornstein . The reliable journalist has confirmed that the Blues, Newcastle and Bayern Munich have contacted Crystal Palace but more teams could soon register their interest in the Frenchman.
Many fans on X are concerned that Olise could snub a move to Stamford Bridge, although some still feel the club are favourites if they can get a deal done quickly:
If city are in, we’re finished. — Edenz (@Edenz111H) June 13, 2024
Best pay the £60m now before those clubs get involved — Harminder Singh (@HdotSingh) June 13, 2024
I don’t think we will win this race — ChrisCool (@ChrisCoolFX) June 13, 2024
City is bringing in Savio, doubt they want Olise too — G (@cfcguy10) June 13, 2024
I don’t see us getting him especially with no CL football, people thought we could always get away with signing top players without it well now we’re about to find out. We have to get back to qualifying for CL football — Rizzobillz (@rizzobillz) June 13, 2024
Man City above all, then us — Revel XOAn (@RevelXoan) June 13, 2024
If Man City and Bayern are seriously interested, then let’s move to other targets — Kwame Asare (@KwameAs31995320) June 13, 2024
Chelsea have an extra hurdle to navigate While Olise doe have a release clause worth £60m in his contract, it is believed that it can only be triggered by Champions League clubs. It means Enzo Maresca’s side may have to pay over that amount in order to agree a fee with Palace.
Reaching an agreement on personal terms with Olise won’t be an issue One advantage that the Blues may have over their rivals, though, is that they have been in close contact with the winger’s representatives since last summer. It means agreeing a salary (and other payments) should be pretty straightforward.
Of course, it doesn’t mean a move will happen. The likes of City could still turn Olise’s head, especially as he is reportedly keen on playing in the Champions League. The player could have a big decision to make.
