This summer, Manchester United may make a major acquisition from a rival Premier League team.
The Premier League saw another hectic weekend of football action as Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool continued to vie for the championship.
In Scotland, there is also a title competition between Celtic and Rangers, who are only three points apart and have a game in hand on the defending champions.
This Monday night transfer round-up includes Rangers and Manchester United.Winger Michael Olise of Crystal Palace is a “concrete target” for Manchester United this summer as Erik ten Hag continues to make changes at Old Trafford.By the conclusion of the season, the Red Devils hope to offload a few big-name players, which might free up money for them to spend on some high-profile additions, according to ManchesterWorld. Olise has been Liverpool’s top priority and has also been identified as a target.
Olise was acquired by the Eagles from Reading in 2021 for a meagre £8 million. In his rookie campaign, he scored four goals and provided nine assists in all competitions. The adaptable winger, who can also play in midfield, maintained his form last season, scoring two goals and providing eleven assists.
An update on United’s interest in the 22-year-old, who has a contract at Selhurst Park through 2027, has been given by journalist Ben Jacobs. In an interview with GiveMeSport, Jacobs stated that Olise “can be termed a concrete target” for United in the summer and that there is “no doubt” that he could leave the team at the end of the current campaign.Olise is well liked by Manchester United’s previous management team, prior to INEOS, and he is also enticed by the idea of moving to Old Trafford. “It appears that INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe will support that action,” he stated.
Although Olise only recently inked a new contract with Palace, there is currently a lot of interest from outside parties in him. The winger has also been linked to Chelsea and Manchester City in addition to Liverpool. Football Insider revealed earlier this year that Olise’s contract contained a fresh release clause worth ‘far in excess of £40 million’.After his four-year contract at Ibrox expires, Rangers custodian Jon McLaughlin will be free to sign with another team this summer. The Glasgow giants are unlikely to extend McLaughlin’s contract.
Since Jack Butland joined the team this season, having previously played for the club’s first Scottish Premiership title in ten years under Steven Gerrard, the 36-year-old has been shut out of the starting lineup. He was also a major contributor to the team’s Scottish Cup victory in 2022.
Under Philippe Clement, McLaughlin is regarded as Rangers’ third choice goalie. He serves as Robby McCrorie’s backup, who has moved up to the first team in the past six months, and Butland’s backup, Butland.
