Chelsea lead City in the race for Olise

Chelsea is reported on the verge of agreeing personal terms with Crystal Palace star Michael Olise.

This comes off the back of the £ 115 million transfer to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo.

According to Evening Standard, Chelsea will pay £45m for the 21-year-old while Manchester City is still interested in the Frenchman.

The report disclosed that City are currently focused on agreeing a deal to sign West Ham star Lucas Paqueta.

Olise has impressed during his time with Palace and could be set for a move to one of the top Premier League clubs this summer.

The 21-year-old can play on either wing, as well as operating as a no.10, which would be a crucial asset for Pochettino throughout the 2023/24 campaign.

Olise scored just two goals last term but provided an impressive return of 11 assists – with his current contract set to expire in 2026.

The Chelsea boss wants to add a new goalkeeper and striker to his squad before the transfer window closes following Kepa Arrizabalaga’s loan move to Real Madrid.