High-Flying Olise Commits: Crystal Palace Secures Star Winger with Mega Deal, Rivals Left Stunned
Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise chooses to stay at the club, despite Chelsea activating his £35m release clause With 11 assists in the Premier League last season, Palace secures a vital attacking talent after losing Wilfried Zaha on a free transfer
Michael Olise has signed a new four-year contract with Crystal Palace, according to Eagles owner Steve Parish. This development comes after reports surfaced that Chelsea had triggered a £35m release clause in Olise's previous contract with Palace.
The France U21 international, who is currently recovering from an injury sustained over the summer, registered 11 assists and scored twice for the Eagles last season.
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Palace manager Roy Hodgson expressed his satisfaction, stating, "This news is absolutely fantastic. Steve Parish and Dougie Freedman deserve congratulations for their outstanding work."
Chelsea has suffered a setback as both Moises Caicedo from Brighton and Romeo Lavia from Southampton, who recently signed lucrative deals worth a total of £173m, have decided to join Chelsea over Liverpool, despite the latter having already secured agreements with their former clubs.
Meanwhile, Palace have avoided the possibility of losing another key player after Wilfried Zaha left for Galatasaray on a free transfer.
Newcastle in advanced talks for Chelsea's Hall
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Newcastle have made a permanent offer to Chelsea to sign defender Lewis Hall
Meanwhile, Newcastle are in advanced talks with Chelsea to sign defender Lewis Hall on a permanent deal.
A fee in the region of £30m is being discussed.
We News understands the deal is "edging closer" but there is still work to do on the fee, structure of payments and add-ons.
The Blues have recently reached a preliminary agreement on a new long-term contract with the 18-year-old.
Having represented England U21s, Hall made his Premier League debut for Chelsea last season and went on to feature in nine matches in the top flight.
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