Arsenal are favourites to sign a £60m-rated player who Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says is ‘incredible’, according to a recent report.
Mikel Arteta and sporting director Edu will be drawing up a list of targets ahead of the fast-approaching summer transfer window.
Having missed out on the Premier League title to Manchester City, The Gunners boss will be desperate to go one better next term.
That said, it seems they’re in pole position to land one rumoured target.
Arsenal favourites to sign Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise
According to The Mirror, Arsenal are set to have the edge in the race for Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise.
The Frenchman is attracting interest from Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea and Newcastle United ahead of the summer window.
Olise is expected to cost around £60m and The Gunners lead the race, with the draw of Champions League football expected to play a factor.
Though, Chelsea are still prepared to launch a proposal and their pursuit will still continue despite a manager not being in post.
Michael Olise statistics
It is little surprise so many clubs are interested in signing Olise when you take a look at his statistics.
The 22-year-old, who Pep Guardiola labelled ‘incredible’, netted 10 times whilst laying on six assists last across just 19 outings last term.
Olise ranks in the top three per cent for shot-creating actions compared to his positional peers across the big five leagues, as per FBref.
Further, he sits in the top 11 per cent for interceptions and 13 per cent for blocks, evincing how hard he works defensively, too.
Whoever lands his signature will be getting the full package, who has nearly every facet of his game.