To put it mildly, this season at Crystal Palace has been an emotional rollercoaster. 14th in the Premier League, they’ve had their moments of success, winning three of their previous four games. But let’s face it, their trip has been tainted by a poor offense that has only managed 45 goals—among the league’s worst offensive performances.
Not exactly their greatest friends have been injuries either. Loss of two important players, Olise and Eze, was a big blow. Particularly Olise has left a clear vacuum with just 16 Premier League games. Nevertheless, his seven goals and four assists in his little playing time speak for themselves. That explains why prominent teams like Manchester City were watching him the previous season.
Crystal Palace Will Replace Michael Olise With This Arsenal Star
The worst aspect, however, is that rumours about Olise’s exit are intensifying as the summer transfer season draws nearer. Top teams are waiting to jump in for the French phenomenon, like a ticking time bomb. Now, when the future of their best player is at stake, Crystal Palace doesn’t sit around doing nothing. Reiss Nelson of Arsenal is reportedly the successor they already have their eye on, according to Football Transfers reports. It seems like ages ago when Mikel Arteta’s team had this English winger on the periphery. He’s had occasional breakthroughs but hasn’t been able to produce consistently.
Nelson may possibly find himself overdue given the changes in Arsenal’s group dynamics. The 24-year-old may be available for unloading even though he signed a fresh deal only last year. There can be benefits for both sides in Reiss Nelson’s possible transfer to Crystal Palace. With consistent game time to display his skills, Nelson may find the ideal platform at Palace to cover for Olise’s possible exit. His quickness and technical proficiency may provide Palace’s offense the much-needed energy and increase their scoring potential. A new setting may also spark Nelson’s career again and give him the chance to reach his full potential. For Palace, acquiring Nelson would be a wise move as it would provide them with a gifted young winger who has space to develop and may help to shape their offensive capabilities in future seasons.
Chelsea news:
The 17-year-old Brazilian winger Estevao Willian has generated a lot of talk lately since Chelsea is interested in him. A UOL story states that the Premier League team is prepared to provide €55 million to acquire his skills. Not only is Chelsea interested in this wonderkid from Palmeiras; major teams like Barcelona are as well. That attests to his skill and promise. Now the issue is, in the face of such rivalry, can Chelsea close the deal?
It makes sense to be drawn to signing a player like Willian. With his just 17 years old, he is an investment for the future as well as a signing for the present. Young talent has been nurtured by Chelsea in the past, and Willian may be the next big thing. Nevermind, however, that this isn’t a one-horse event. His signature is probably being sought after by other teams as well. Chelsea has to play their cards well in this game of negotiations and persuasions to get him.
