PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN are preparing a bid for Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise, according to reports.
The Ligue 1 giants are on the verge of losing both Lionel Messi and Neymar this summer.
Messi was suspended by the club this week after travelling to Saudi Arabia without permission and he is now expected to join former rival Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Super League.
Meanwhile, Neymar has been linked with a move to the Premier League, with Manchester United and Chelsea understood to be interested.
PSG chiefs are now on the hunt for potential replacements and according to the Daily Mail, Olise is at the top of their transfer wishlist.
The 21-year-old, who has three years remaining on his contract, has been on the club’s radar since January.
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Crystal Palace are reluctant to let him go, especially with Wilfried Zaha expected to depart.
But club chiefs have been working on a deal for Flamengo wonderkid Matheus Franca, who could act as a replacement should either player leave.
The 19-year-old is expected to cost around £25million, but Palace will likely attempt to bring the price down.
Olise joined Crystal Palace from Reading in July 2021 and has since made 68 appearances for the club.
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He was called up to the France U21’s squad in March 2022 following a successful first campaign with the Eagles.
The winger has registered two goals and seven assists in 34 Premier League games so far this season.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
