Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola will battle it out with his cross-city rival Erik ten Hag for Manchester United’s top target and Crystal Palace star Michael Olise, according to The Sun.
ESPN reports that, City sees the Frenchman as one of their main priorities of the summer to upgrade their right-hand side, while United are hoping the 22-year-old will be the first flagship arrival of the Sir Jim Ratcliffe era.
Olise, who had to leave the field with injury during Palace’s 4-1 loss to Brighton on Saturday, has impressed with his combination of pace, trickery and ability to create chances.
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He turned down the chance to move to Chelsea last summer to stay with the Eagles but might believe the end of the season is the right time to move on, particularly if he thinks he can get some game time at his new club, something he wouldn’t have been guaranteed at Chelsea given the huge turnover in personnel.
Expected to command a fee of around £60 million, Olise has scored six goals and added three assists this season. He is contracted to Palace until 2027.
