Football News Update: Crystal Palace Fights to Keep Prized Assets Ahead of Euro 2024 and Beyond
Crystal Palace are determined to hold onto their talented young stars, Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze, despite growing interest from several top European clubs. The South London club has confirmed that both players have £60m release clauses in their current contracts.
Chelsea, who had Olise in their academy previously, have been granted permission to hold talks with the France U21 international. Newcastle United and Bayern Munich have also been linked with the skilled winger. However, Crystal Palace are working to secure a new contract for Olise, aiming to increase his £100,000-per-week wages and raise his release clause ahead of the summer transfer window.
Olise has been a standout performer for Palace since joining from Reading in 2021, scoring 10 goals and providing 6 assists in just 19 Premier League appearances last season. His form has caught the attention of several high-profile suitors, but the club remains hopeful of retaining his services.
In addition to Olise, Crystal Palace also face a battle to keep hold of defender Marc Guehi, who has impressed during his time at Selhurst Park and for the England national team at Euro 2024. The former Chelsea academy product’s contract expires in 2026, but he is yet to commit to a new deal, with Manchester United among the clubs linked with his signature.
New Manager, New Ambitions
New Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner, who replaced Roy Hodgson, appears determined to build on the club’s impressive end to the 2022/23 Premier League season. Wins over the likes of Newcastle, Manchester United, and Aston Villa in the final weeks of the campaign were particular highlights, and Glasner is keen to retain his key players as he looks to guide the club to further success in the upcoming EFL Cup, FA Cup, and Premier League seasons.
The battle to keep Olise and Guehi will be a crucial test for Crystal Palace’s ambitions, as they look to fend off interest from some of Europe’s top clubs and establish themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the Premier League and the upcoming UEFA Champions League and FIFA World Cup competitions.
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