Chelsea are ready to offer players to sign Michael Olise, but are confident they will not pay more than their rivals

Michael Olise will be in high demand by Premier League teams this summer. Photo: Getty Images/Justin Setterfield

Chelsea are confident that this will happen. won't have to pay more for Michael Olise than a Champions League club after contacting Crystal Palace over the striker.

And the west London club are prepared to offer players in exchange as part of a bid for Olise to try to convince Palace to let one of their star players go.

Oliese has also been the subject of offers from Newcastle United and Bayern Munich, while Manchester United and Manchester City are believed to be keeping an eye on him . situation.

It has been reported that Olise's contract with Palace contains a complex clause worth around £60 million that can only be invoked by Champions League clubs.

But this has never been confirmed and is the subject of some confusion. Regardless of whether this clause can be applied, Chelsea do not believe that their failure to qualify for the Champions League will result in them having to pay a premium to sign Olise.

Chelsea are currently considered favorites to sign Olise should he leave Palace, and are willing to offer players in exchange as part of a bid to secure a deal.

Among the Chelsea players who could be cleared this summer Trevo Chalobah, Armando Broja and Cesare Casadei are leaving Stamford Bridge, while Palace may inquire about Noni Madueka.

It is unclear whether Palace will demand a direct fee or consider a cash-plus deal with the player Olise, whom Chelsea failed to sign last summer.

As well as approaching Palace about Olise, Telegraph Sport reported this week that Chelsea have renewed their interest in Aston Villa striker John Duran and have discussed a fee.

Chelsea and Villa have been in discussion a number of players. The Midlands club are asking about Conor Gallagher, who is also of interest to Tottenham Hotspur.

Gallagher, however, insists he is not thinking about his future at Chelsea as he prepares for England's first international Euro 2024 against Serbia.

“I'm just focused on England, that's the most important thing for me right now, for the country, and I just want to get the tournament started now,” said Gallagher, who has a year left. about his contract with Chelsea.

“I am now a Chelsea player and, as I said, I am only focused on England and the tournament.”

When asked if I found He Dealing with the uncertainty about his future is difficult while he is on England duty, Gallagher responded: «It's not difficult, I'm in a very privileged position to play for England and be involved in a tournament like this and I'm very happy.» with the situation.»