Michael Olise is reportedly close to signing a new deal at Crystal Palace that would see the release clause in his contract go up.
The 20-year-old winger has been one of the brightest sparks in Patrick Vieira’s youthful Palace side this season after signing in the summer from Championship side Reading for £8million. The France Under-21 international has four goals and eight assists across 31 games for the Eagles so far and has quickly become a fan favourite.
However, reports of there being a £35million release clause in his five-year contract began to spread in February, alerting Olise ’s growing number of suitors. Vieira didn’t deny the existence of the clause when asked about it shortly after, saying: “All I can tell you is Michael is a Palace player, and we love him. He is happy being with us and enjoying his football. Hopefully, he will be with us for a long, long period of time.”
