Liverpool to battle Manchester United for ‘special’ £35m winger

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Liverpool are now keen on signing Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise, after his links to Arsenal and Manchester United.

Olise is one of the most sought after players outside the top six in England and has attracted admiring glances from some of the top clubs.

Jim Ratcliffe is keen on making him his first big signing at Manchester United, while reports have suggested Olise actually prefers a move to Arsenal.

However, it now appears Liverpool are looking to put their name in the hat for the Frenchman as well.

Liverpool to make move for Michael Olise

According to a report from Football Transfers, Liverpool are now the latest club to be keen on signing Olise from Palace.

The winger is thought to have a £60m release-clause – up from a previous £35m valuation – and Palace are desperate to keep him as long as they can.

However, the Eagles know they’ll be powerless to resist some clubs and Liverpool are looking to take advantage.

Olise has been superb for Palace since making the move to Selhurst Park and was lauded as a ‘special’ talent by former Palace boss, Patrick Vieira.

Quite whether he can make the step into a club challenging for the top honours, though, remains to be seen. Olise is currently injured, and could be out for the rest of January.

Olise can light up Anfield

There might be doubts from some about Olise and his ability to step up to the top clubs but we think he is tailor-made for these teams.

Liverpool know that they need to replace Mo Salah in the long-term and Olise is more than a solid enough option for them.

He’s already proven in the Premier League he can do the business and now it’s about progressing to the next step in his career.

Liverpool fans would love Olise at Anfield, you’d think. His speed, trickery, and ability to create are very much in the Salah mould.

£60m is decent money for any team to pay. But Liverpool will spend when they need to and if Olise becomes available, then expect them to be right in the mix.