Manchester United report: Michael Olise prepared to snub Chelsea in favour of sensational Old Trafford transfer

Manchester United look to be ahead of Chelsea when it comes to signing Michael Olise.

The two clubs have history when it comes to going for the same targets, with John Obi Mikel’s move to Stamford Bridge in 2005 the obvious example, when the Red Devils infamously announced a deal first. 

Now, it looks like United could well have gotten revenge almost 20 years later, as highly-rated Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise is believed to favour a move to Manchester United over Chelsea, according to football.london.

Olise, 22, spent seven years with Chelsea from the age of seven to 14 but could be set to snub the Blues for the club he supported as a boy. A move to Stamford Bridge appeared imminent last summer when his £35 million release clause was activated before he signed a four-year contract extension with Palace, although he is expected to leave Selhurst Park this summer.