One of Manchester United’s transfer targets would reportedly prefer to join Manchester City this summer.
The two Manchester clubs have track records when it comes to signing players from fellow Premier League clubs.
For City, they’ve struck deals with fellow top-flight clubs to sign players such as Jack Grealish, Mateo Kovacic and Matheus Nunes in recent years.
From United’s point of view, they’ve signed players such as Christian Eriksen, Harry Maguire and Mason Mount from other Premier League sides.
Looking ahead to the upcoming summer transfer window, some behind-the-scenes details have emerged regarding one current Premier League player, who the two Manchester sides have had on their radars previously, and what the future could hold for him.
Michael Olise would prefer Man City move this summer over Man United
A recent report from The Athletic had this to say about Michael Olise’s current situation at Crystal Palace and what the next summer transfer window could hold for him.
It said: “There is no reason to be concerned over the length of Olise’s contract given the new four-year deal signed in August after he came close to joining Chelsea.
“A release clause will unquestionably entice many clubs again this summer.
“Manchester United could conceivably be one of those, particularly after this chastening experience of just how effective he can be, although Olise would be more drawn to their neighbours, City.”
Earlier this year, it was reported that the two Manchester clubs have an interest in signing the Frenchman from Palace this summer.
Since joining the South London club back in the 2021 summer transfer window, the winger has made 88 appearances in all competitions.
Across those 88 games, Olise has scored 15 goals and delivered 23 assists.
His latest game for the Eagles saw the 22-year-old score two goals in Palace’s 4-0 win over United at Selhurst Park on Monday night.
Would Michael Olise be a good signing for Man City?
Bearing in mind how City are on the hunt to win a fourth Premier League title in a row this season after winning the Treble last term, it comes as no surprise to us that Olise would prefer a move to the Etihad Stadium rather than Old Trafford.
Moving forward, if the Blues feel that Olise, who Eberechi Eze described as an “incredible” player after his recent performance against Erik ten Hag’s side, would be a suitable addition to Pep Guardiola’s squad and feel that his release clause is worth paying, this is definitely a move we feel they should make.