Michael Olise’s departure seems imminent, but ongoing negotiations reveal Crystal Palace is holding firm on one key issue.
A week has passed since major reports first linked Michael Olise with a move to Bayern Munich. Since then, not much has emerged except for numerous potential replacements being mentioned.
When asked about the potential transfer, Ebere Eze stated that if it happened, Olise would excel, a sentiment many agree with due to Olise’s exceptional talent.
However, recent reports suggest there might be some doubt about the move away from Crystal Palace.
**Crystal Palace’s Firm Demands in Negotiations with Bayern Munich**
Despite what seemed like a done deal for Olise to join Bayern Munich, Alan Nixon reports this may not be the case. On his Patreon, Nixon explained that Palace is holding firm on their asking price for Olise and refuses to lower it.
The Eagles are reportedly demanding the full £50m fee, which has surprised Bayern. Initially, Bayern believed they needed to offer £43m to start negotiations, but the price then increased to £50m for the purchase.
Olise has not yet been cleared for a medical, and Palace is content to wait for the full amount, feeling no pressure to sell him for less.
**Could the Michael Olise to Bayern Deal Fall Through?**
While the chances of the deal falling through are slim, with just £7m separating the clubs if Nixon’s report is accurate, this situation sets a precedent for other clubs interested in signing Eze or Marc Guehi. It shows that Palace will not be pressured into selling cheaply.
The deal is likely to go through eventually, but Palace is making the negotiations tough, which deserves praise for their firm stance. Although £50m is still considered a low price for Olise, there’s no avoiding that now.
