Transfer Talk: Man United looking at Olise among first signings under Ratcliffe،
The winter transfer window is now open in Europe, and there are plenty of moves being made and plenty of gossip swirling. Transfer Talk brings you all the latest buzz on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Man United considering signing Olise
Manchester United keen to become Crystal Palace winger Michel Olise one of the first signings of the Sir Jim Ratcliffe era, as reported by The Standard.
A move for the 22-year-old was ruled out during the January transfer window, but he is among the players they want to sign as part of an overhaul this summer.
Olise signed a four-year contract at Palace in August, but the £100,000-a-week deal includes a release clause which comes into effect this summer.
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Although the amount of the release clause is unknown, it is likely to be significantly higher than the £35m clause in the French U21 international's previous contract.
Ratcliffe was handed control of football operations by the Glazers as part of his £1.03bn deal to buy a 25% stake in the Red Devils, and he is continuing his plan to overhaul the transfer strategy at Old Trafford.
Sir Dave Brailsford is leading an audit of the club's transfer structure, and options for the summer are beginning to be identified despite being aware the task will take time.
Olise is seen as someone who could help revitalize their underperforming offense, while Jadon Sancho could be unloaded and Antoine Martial is out of contract at the end of the season.
Paper gossip
– Bayern Munich inquired about AC Milan central defender Fikayo Tomori, reports Sky Sports Deutschland, who add that the 26-year-old is not ready to leave Milan and they do not want him to leave. Although a decision in January is unlikely, FC Barcelona Ronald Araújo is the player of their dreams for this position and that of Chelsea Trevoh Chalobah he's someone they're watching again as well.
– Marca reported that Girona's impressive performances could lead to a tough January transfer window for the club. It is said that Barcelona want Aleix Garcia because under its release clause of 20 million euros, Chelsea are considering Artem DovbykBarcelona wants Savio but he is more likely to join Manchester City and Real Madrid could sign again Miguel Gutierrez. Newcastle United could also turn to manager Michel if Eddie Howe leaves.
– Manchester United interested in Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra and have sent scouts to monitor him on several occasions, reports Relevo, who adds that there could be competition for the 20-year-old Juventus player. However, Valencia have improved their financial situation and feel no pressure to let him leave.
– Juventus and unnamed Premier League club interested in Udinese midfielder Lazar Samardzicreports Calciomercato, who add that the 21-year-old would prefer to stay in Serie A. This comes as Napoli have yet to respond to Udinese's demands of €25 million for the Serbia international.
– Palmeiras full-back Vanderlan is among the players AC Milan are looking for, reports Fabrizio Romano. The Serie A club is unlikely to have an extra European Union spot in January as they want Matija Popovic, who is a free agent after his contract with Partizan Belgrade ended. Galatasaray and Stade Rennais are also among the clubs keen to make offers for Vanderlan.
– Nottingham Forest face questions over Jonjo Shelvey's exit to Caykur Rizespor, reports The Guardian. It was initially stated that they had initially loaned the 31-year-old midfielder to the Turkish club, but terminated his contract as the Premier League side reportedly exceeded the number of players allowed to be loaned out.
