Why Michael Olise transfer could be accelerated amid Crystal Palace star's links to Man Utd and Chelsea - explained

Olise has been the subject of interest from across the Premier League after a stunning season that has seen him score 10 goals and provide five assists in just 18 games. Manchester United are said to be leading the race ahead of Chelsea, Arsenal, and Liverpool and there may well be a clock ticking on the deal.

Per The Athletic, Olise's agent, Glen Tweneboah, has been given a six-month ban by the FA after an investigation into a contract that was agreed with Reading in 2019. Tweneboah still represents Olise, and has been charged with misconduct after Olise signed a three-year professional contract in 2019. The agent ensured within the agreement that he would be eligible for a 10% cut of any future transfer fee, something that is prohibited within the FA's rules. His ban, however, does not come into effect until October, which may well grease the wheels of a transfer for Olise this summer.

Olise began his career at Reading, making 73 appearances before earning an £8 million ($10m) move to Palace. The Eagles stand to profit hugely this summer, as he is now valued at around £60m ($76m).

Palace round out their Premier League season against Aston Villa this weekend. A win could see them jump from 12th to 10th, which would be a telling increase in prize money.