After falling out with Jadon Sancho and Antony not performing to the levels that were expected, Erik ten Hag is looking for a winger who could solve his problems at the right. Yes, he has Amad back. But, still, Manchester United looking for a right winger who could create chances for Rasmus Hojlund. The one player that Manchester United and Erik ten Hag have identified as a possible solution for their troubles on the right wing is Michael Olise from Crystal Palace.
However, it is worth noting that Olise to Man Utd will not be happening in the January window and Manchester United has to wait till the summer to get their target. With Sir Jim at the helm, United have already started planning for the summer window. And, one man could be used to lower the asking price of Olise and he would be the former Crystal Palace man that Manchester United bought, Aaron Wan-Bissaka. Wan-Bissaka might likely move to Palace in a swap deal for Michael Olise according to the latest Man Utd transfer news by the Daily Star.
Man Utd transfer news: Michael Olise - Aaron Wan-Bissaka swap deal
The current deal of Aaron Wan-Bissaka with Manchester United is set to expire in June 2024. However, Man Utd has a clause in his contract by which they could extend his contract by 12 months. Thus, unless United triggers this clause, Crystal Palace could get Wan-Bissaka for free in the summer. Palace wanted to resign Wan-Bissaka for some time now and if they can get him for free, that will be very good business.
However, Manchester United will not let that happen as they want Michael Olise from Crystal Palace and they intend to use Wan-Bissaka as a part of that swap deal. Fans need to wait and watch as to what will happen with this Man Utd transfer news on Michael Olise and Aaron Wan-Bissaka swap deal.