French giants Paris Saint-Germain are eyeing a switch bid for Premier League star Michael Olise - who has scored simply two objectives this season for Crystal Palace. PSG are on the lookout for a alternative for seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi after suspending the Argentinian for travelling to Saudi Arabia on an unauthorised journey.

Neymar may additionally depart the French aspect this summer time amid studies the membership's Qatari homeowners wish to transfer their switch technique away from shopping for the world's greatest stars to as a substitute start investing in younger expertise for the long run. Despite spending thousands and thousands on recruiting a staff of superstars, PSG have but to win the Champions League title they need and are set to alter path this summer time.

The Evening Standard have reported that 21-year-old London-born Olise has been recognized as a summer time switch goal to interchange Messi and Neymar. The attacking midfielder, who can play as a winger, impressed on his manner by the ranks at Reading earlier than being purchased by Palace for £8million and given a five-year deal in July 2021.

Olise has dual-nationality because of being born in England to his Nigerian father and French-Algerian mom - that means he can play for any of the 4 nations. Despite all his home soccer to this point being in England, the teen has performed for France at under-18 and under-21 stage, so may welcome a transfer to PSG.

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After impressing this season Olise has additionally been linked to a move across London this summer time to play underneath Mikel Arteta at Arsenal. Despite his plaudits, in his first season of Premier League soccer Olise has scored simply two objectives from 33 appearances for Palace.

However, the 21-year-old has offered 9 assists and is seen as a prized asset for Palace. Boss till the top of this season Roy Hodgson was requested if there was fear that Olise would possibly entice switch curiosity this summer time. He replied: "If I was [chairman] Steve Parish I would be."

However, a scarcity of objectives is a matter for Olise, however boss Hodgson believes the teen is able to find the web extra frequently. He added: "He needs to get more goals. He’s got goals in him. But all the time he’s producing those goals, we’re more than happy with him.

"He’s one other participant I see getting higher when it comes to doing issues we wish him to do." Meanwhile, a number of Saudi Arabian golf equipment are stated to have proven curiosity in buying Messi's providers subsequent season. The Argentine may additionally return to Europe and will presumably re-join former membership Barcelona.