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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Nizaar Kinsella

Chelsea insist Michael Olise approach above board as they close in on double deal with Romeo Lavia

Chelsea insist their approach for Michael Olise has been above board, following reports that Crystal Palace are unhappy over concerns the winger may have been “tapped up”.

Olise is closing in on a move to Chelsea after the Blues activated his release clause with an offer of around £35million. Crystal Palace declined to comment on the reports regarding their rumoured frustrations over the deal when contacted by Standard Sport.

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