British tycoon Ratcliffe's first task after joining Manchester United is to reshape the team, and rumor has it that in addition to strikers such as Gullas, Dimona and Zupmootin, the "chemical tycoon" is also targeting Crystal Palace's young fast wing Michael Ollis. He intends to bring in the 22-year-old French star for a whopping £60 million (HK$600 million) to replace Anthony Mathias, who has been in poor form.
United already have Helen in the forward line, and Rashford can also play in this position, however, the right wing is the shortcoming of the Red Devils. Anthony Maffeos has had few highlights since joining the club, Chaton Sinzu has been dropped and the return of Gullenwood is unlikely, so Ratcliffe believes that the introduction of a wing forward is imperative.
Michael Ollis has been in eye-catching form since moving to Crystal Palace from Reading in the summer of 2021, playing as a wing forward and attacking midfielder. This season, he has contributed five goals and one assist in just nine Premier League appearances, attracting Ratcliffe's favor.
Last August, Michael Ollis renewed his contract with Crystal Palace for four years, with his weekly salary rising to £100,000 (about HK$1 million) and a £60 million contract break fee. If Manchester United want to sign this strong player, I am afraid that they have to pay this price, and Crystal Palace will not release him in the middle of the season, and it is expected that the deal will not be completed until the summer at the earliest.
Although Manchester United has bought Crystal Palace players Werfelt Sachs and Yun Bishaka at high prices in recent years, the results are not satisfactory. The pursuit of Michael Ollis this time is undoubtedly a "big gamble" full of variables.
