## Crystal Palace’s Priority: Replacing Michael Olise
Replacing Michael Olise has become a top priority for Crystal Palace. The threat of losing Olise this summer was always on the horizon, with numerous clubs expressing interest throughout the past season.
Initially, Chelsea seemed poised to secure his signature, but Bayern Munich made a late move, and we are now awaiting the finalization of the transfer.
This development has left Dougie Freedman tasked with finding a replacement for Oliver Glasner’s squad, and several potential candidates have already been rumored.
Recent reports indicate that Palace has made a bid for the ideal replacement.
### Crystal Palace Submits a Bid for Jaden Philogene
To replace Olise, Crystal Palace appears to have two primary options: Antonio Nusa of Club Brugge and Hull City’s Jaden Philogene.
Following Fabrizio Romano’s report that a proposal had been sent to Philogene, it has now been reported that the Eagles have submitted a bid to Hull City.
TeamTalk explains that Palace has launched a bid to sign Philogene, though the price remains undisclosed. Hull owner Acun Ilicali has previously stated that the club will only consider offers of £30 million or more.
“This will be our policy. Just like Real Madrid bought Arda Guler. We got Jaden Philogene for £5 million, now it’s £30 million.”
Philogene is one of the few players who can replicate Olise’s tricky and breathtaking style, exemplified by his goal against Rotherham in the 2023/24 season.
### Philogene’s Unique Talent
Philogene is highly creative on the wings, excelling both in his dribbling and his ability to create opportunities for teammates. This makes him an ideal candidate to replace Olise.
When compared to Jude Bellingham, Philogene stands out in three key areas, highlighting his potential impact.
Philogene possesses the ability and potential to not only replace Olise but possibly even exceed him, making him an excellent signing if Palace can finalize the deal.
It is expected that the outcome of the bid will become clear soon.
