The liverpool transfer market is now cluttered with rumors about new midfielders and defensive back-ups. As they look to win another premier league title, the reds are aiming to develop their squad as much as possible. Although the engine room and backline are certainly the subject of the most attention right now, reports suggest liverpool is now staring in the direction of new faces for the front three. We’re just about halfway through the january window, and it’s unclear how many signings liverpool is planning to make. However, one thing is certain to be a very exciting summer. Once the 2023/24 season comes to an end, liverpool is already planning ahead. According to espn, the reds are in the picture of michael olise, who has been linked to a departure from crystal palace. The eagles are open to cashing in on the 22-year-old’s contract until 2027, but they are open to cashing in as part of’rebuilding plans’ at selhurst park.
Manchester united has been heavily linked to olise recently, and they are keen to sign aaron wan-bissaka. In his most recent contract extension, the winger has a release clause, but the exact amount is unknown, but it is expected to be close to double the previous £35 million (via daily star). Olise’s estimated transfermarkt value is €50 million (£43 million). United wanted to sweeten the deal by reuniting palace with wan-bissaka in order to bring olise to old trafford, but there has been some unrest within the manchester club recently. According to an espn survey, the club’s interest in the 22-year-old isn’t “universally accepted,” as some members of the recruitment team have “expressed reservations” based on wan-bissaka’s and wilfried zaha’s failure to live up to united’s demands in the past. This opens up a potential window for other interested parties, including liverpool. Chelsea is also said to be interested in signing olise, as they had previously attempted to lure him away from selhurst park before extending his contract.
The winger missed the majority of the first half of the season due to injury, but has scored five goals since returning to action in november. Last season, he collected an impressive 11 assists in the premier league and can act as an attacking midfielder as well as on the right wing.
