Chelsea 'agree deal with Premier League assist king, 21, as Blues bid MORE than £35m transfer clause'

CHELSEA have offered £4million ABOVE Michael Olise's £35m release clause as they aim to beat Manchester City to the Crystal Palace winger.

The Frenchman, 21, has reportedly been "seduced by the project" Mauricio Pochettino is developing as new Blues' boss.

One stumbling block is a knee injury he suffered at the Under-21 Euros last month which could rule him out of the start of the season.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reckons Chelsea and Palace are "waiting to clarify" his fitness situation before any deal.

The Blues' firm interest follows Olise's record-busting campaign for Premier League assists.

He was fourth in the 2022-23 Prem list on 11, behind Manchester City playmaker Kevin de Bruyne, Arsenal wideman Leandro Trossard and Liverpool striker Mo Salah.

And his goal-making made history in the closing weeks of last term.

Olise became the youngest player to tee up three Prem goals from open play in one match when Palace came from behind to win 5-1 at Leeds on April 9.

And on May 13 he became the first Eagle to achieve ten Prem assists in one season.

The London-born creator's brilliant pass saw Eberechi Eze complete a double in a 2-0 home victory over Bournemouth.

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Now French outlet RMC Sport say Chelsea have tabled a £39m bid.

But on Sunday evening Galatasaray shared a clip of Zaha jetting out to seal a potential move.

The Eagles appear to have accepted defeat after offering him a club-record contract worth £200,000 a week over four years.

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