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“In the next few hours”: Reliable journalist gives a shocking updates on Man United top transfer target who has been described as the best in the world currently
David Ornstein of The Athletic has given a hint on which club Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise may end up signing for and it’s not good news for Manchester United.
Olise is believed to be a prime target for United ahead of the summer transfer window.
In the 2023/24 season, the winger plundered 10 goals and six assists in 19 Premier League appearances – an impressive return considering just how much his campaign was ravaged by injuries.
United are thought to be the frontrunners to secure Olise’s services as the Frenchman is a boyhood fan of the club. However, Chelsea are also pursuing him and are said to be “bullish” about their chances of landing him after they failed to acquire him last summer.
However, according to Ornstein who spoke on The Athletic FC Podcast, other clubs like Manchester City and Liverpool are also monitoring Olise and could enter the fray for him.
If this happens, it could spell trouble for the Red Devils because according to the journalist, Olise would likely prefer to join a club that can offer him Champions League football.
Ornstein said about the 22-year-old’s future and his transfer situation, “I think this is going to be one of the fascinating narratives as the market unfolds because there are of course lots of top players and he’s one of them. Not many of them have release clauses but he does. By all accounts, it’s not extortionate – relatively speaking – for the quality of player that he is.”
“The key thing here is that in a market of such uncertainty about valuations and especially leading players, to have a player who has a clause and it’s not ludicrous, brings a little bit of clarity to clubs when they’re looking at their budgets and who they might want to target or not.”
“Olise has admirers across the game and at the very top level. We’ve seen the links to Manchester United, Manchester City maybe, Chelsea went for him last summer and could very well try again. It wouldn’t surprise you if other top clubs like Liverpool – there have been some online rumours about them – and even Arsenal’s name gets thrown into the hat, the likes of Paris Saint-Germain…the biggest clubs in world football.”
“Ornstein added, “That puts Olise in a very strong position because ultimately if and when these offers arrive and if Crystal Palace are compelled to accept by virtue of there being a clause, he’ll have his pick of many of the leading lights in world football. Everything I hear about Olise is that he’s a considerate guy, very intelligent and calm. He really works through these things in his head and he’s not going to jump into rash decisions.”
“Maybe he ultimately decides that he wants to stay at Palace…I don’t think there’s a guarantee that he moves, but it’s one that’s being talked about as someone that he could move.”
Ornstein further stated that Olise has the talent to make it all the way to the top, provided he remains fit and injury-free.
“This is somebody that there’s a feeling around that he should be aiming as high as possible. I’ve always been led to believe that Champions League is the step that he would take after leaving Palace. That’s not ruling out a really exciting project and if he holds talks with say United and he really likes what he hears and the numbers are right and it all adds up, then something happens there.”
Ornstein went on ahead to warn that if Champions League clubs are in the frame for him and it’s a stable prospect, then it’s an opportunity he would be inclined to accept.
This is especially because the London-born forward would be leaving something that’s working under Oliver Glasner at Selhurst Park. If so, he’d love to go somewhere where he’d be challenging for the biggest trophies and club honours.
Finally, Ornstein reiterated yet again on the podcast that if he had to guess, Olise would prefer a switch to an outfit already in the Champions League, although nothing is cast in stone.
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“Call it a Day”: Manchester United Midfielder Slammed Over ‘Disastrous’ Liverpool Performance
Old Trafford witnessed a revealing scene during the pre-game festivities as Manuel Ugarte was introduced to the Manchester United faithful. The Uruguayan’s debut couldn’t have come at a more poignant time.
As the 23-year-old midfielder took his introductory bows, his predecessor, Casemiro, was gearing up for what would become a fateful encounter against Liverpool—a match that would underline the vast gulf the Brazilian now needs to bridge.
The defensive midfield role at Manchester United has been a subject of intense scrutiny and Casemiro, once a stalwart at Real Madrid, found himself overwhelmed in a game that laid bare many of United’s deeper systemic issues.
The match ended in a 3-0 defeat, with Casemiro’s disastrous performance a glaring weak spot. As Jamie Carragher insightfully remarked earlier, it might be time for Casemiro to step away from the top echelons of football, suggesting, “Football has left him at this top level. He needs to call it a day at this level and move.”
Despite the immediate criticisms, it’s crucial to remember Casemiro’s significant contributions to football, underscored by his wife’s poignant social media post showcasing his extensive trophy haul.
Such a decorated career deserves recognition, even as discussions about his current form persist. As Gary Neville empathetically noted, even the best can falter under pressure, reflecting on his own career’s twilight years.
For Manchester United, the challenge is not just about replacing a player but about realigning their entire midfield setup to compete effectively against top-tier teams like Liverpool.
Casemiro’s situation serves as a stark reminder of the relentless pace and physicality of the Premier League, where even the most experienced players can find themselves outpaced and outplayed
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“Biggest mistake of his life”: Real Madrid star told he has made the biggest mistake of his life for joining the Los Blacos
Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid as a free agent this past summer transfer window. While this is a significant step in his career, one person believes it’s the wrong decision.
Moreover, he notes that it’s an easy route to securing his football glory as winning the Ballon d’Or and UEFA Champions League at PSG would have had a different meaning than winning these honors at Real Madrid.
As a result, Cyril Hanouna stated in his interview with Europe 1 that the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner made a mistake leaving his hometown club.
“For me, Kylian Mbappé made the mistake of his life,” Hanouna stated (h/t Le10Sport). “I didn’t elaborate last time, but I’ll do it now. Winning the Champions League with Real Madrid is normal. Of course, winning the Champions League with Real Madrid, everyone does it. All the players who are at Real Madrid, at some point, will win the Champions League.
“Being Ballon d’Or at Real Madrid is rather easy. Benzema won it at Real Madrid. Mbappé should have stayed at PSG, won the Champions League with PSG, and won the Ballon d’Or with PSG. The club was giving him everything; it would have been his club. He would have been the main man at PSG.”
PSG are a young but exciting team, and perhaps they might not have the expectations of winning the Champions League this season. However, Real Madrid has the pressure of winning the competition this campaign with the Frenchman; if they don’t, then many will consider Year 1 of Mbappé a failure.
It will be interesting to see how this tournament plays out this season as Real Madrid know who they’ll be facing in the league phase. Mbappé won’t win the Ballon d’Or this year, but winning the Champions League and playing a key role could help his chances in 2025.
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“A really good signing”: Alan Shearer gives his verdict on Arsenal’s unexpected signing as he backs the player become a valuable star in the team
The term ‘baptism of fire’ is often overused in football, but it rings true for Raheem Sterling when considering he could make his Arsenal debut away to Tottenham Hotspur.
For a different player, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta might decide against deploying his new signing on such an occasion, but Sterling certainly has the mental resolve to handle it.
Sterling has endured some tough times in the past for England, criticised for his performances, and he’s been subject to similar at Chelsea too.
But in north London, the 29-year-old now has a new home, and the majority of Arsenal fans are excited to see if Arteta can recapture Sterling’s best, in a similar vein to Kai Havertz.
The two are at very different stages of their career, but like just Havertz, Sterling may find his confidence once again, a player who is still in his prime years.
Alan Shearer explains why Raheem Sterling could be really ‘valuable’ to Arsenal
Speaking on ‘The Rest Is Football’ podcast, Alan Shearer was very happy that Sterling had managed to get away from a ‘horrible’ situation at Stamford Bridge, which could have become even more messy.
And the pundit then went on to explain what Sterling can offer Arsenal, a move that suits both parties.
Shearer said: “Yeah I think it’s a really good move for him. I think it was important that he got out and played.
“It would have been horrible for him to sit there and rot in the stiffs, not even maybe, not even see first team football, never mind train or whatever with them.
“So I think it was really important for him to get out with his experience and know-how, he could be valuable to Arsenal.”
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