TalkSPORT pundit says he really likes £35m player who Chelsea reportedly want to sign

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Andy Townsend has claimed he absolutely loves watching Crystal Palace star Michael Olise.

Michael Olise, who’s just 21, is receiving transfer links to Chelsea this summer due to his impressive form at Selhurst Park in the past couple of years.

Tutto Mercato Web claimed earlier this month that Chelsea are prepared to match Olise’s £35million release clause to sign him.

So, will the French attacker be playing his football at Stamford Bridge beyond the summer window?

TalkSPORT pundit Townsend has described Olise as an “extremely talented” player that is great to watch. He does think the Palace winger can score more, though.

“I like this young man. I really do. I think he’s extremely talented. He makes the game look ridiculously easy sometimes,” Townsend told talkSPORT.

“I do love watching him play… He needs a few more goals in his game, but the way he plays off that right coming in on his left foot is really good.”

We think Olise is a certainty to play for one of the Premier League’s big sides soon.

His dribbling, close control and presence in the Palace line-up is colossal, proving he can really hurt quality full-backs every week.

However, six goals and 19 assists in 71 Palace appearances highlights he obviously needs to sharpen up with his end product. It’s worth pointing out he’s still only a 21-year-old, though.

Incidentally, Gianluca Di Marzio reported earlier this month that Chelsea plan to play Olise more centrally in a No 10 position if they do get him from Palace.