Paris Saint-Germain reportedly wants to sign Michael Olise once they confirm Lionel Messi’s departure this summer.
The Crystal Palace winger has been the talk of the town all season after his impressive showings for the Eagles, which has propelled them to Premier League safety.
And now, according to reports by Daily Mail, PSG want him to spearhead their attack next season alongside Kylian Mbappe once they confirm Messi’s departure.
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The Argentina international is thought to be on his way out of the club after failing to agree to a contract extension. Barcelona and Saudi Arabia side Al-Hilal are the rumoured destinations, but nothing has yet been confirmed.
However, Messi’s departure means that PSG will at least have an extra £740,000 a week in loose change to spend. The Parisians are also looking to offload Neymar in an effort to reconnect with their fanbase and recruit young French players, of which Olise fits the bill.
PSG also want a centre-back, a holding midfielder, a striker and two wingers this summer.
Palace would not want to lose Olise, particularly with Wilfried Zaha also expected to go. But they are prepared for the worst and have been busy trying to seal the deal for Flamengo’s 19-year-old Matheus Franca over the past month. The Brazilian is seen as the ideal replacement should Zaha and Olise leave.
