22-year-old winger would be the ideal target for United, Red Devils have to make a deal happen

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Manchester United are reportedly interested in Crystal Palace right-winger Michael Olise ahead of a move next summer, according to reports.

Michael Olise signed a new Crystal Palace contract in the summer but the Frenchman has a release clause in that deal that comes into effect next summer, according to The Independent and it is significantly higher than the £35 million clause of last summer.

United have had consistent problems at right-wing for years with the club’s two most recent signings in that position Antony and Jadon Sancho, both struggling to perform and nail down a consistent first-team spot.

Olise would certainly solve this problem and it is becoming imperative that they make a deal happen, one way or another.

What would Olise bring

With the Frenchman netting five goals and one assist for the Eagles this season, it was only a matter of time before he would be linked with a move to a top-six side in the Premier League.

It’s not just his goals that have been impressive this season for the South London side but also his creativity for his teammates that is certainly more impressive than Antony’s severe lack of creativity.

The Brazilian has 0 assists this season but Olise last season had an incredible 11 assists for the Eagles in the league last season.

Olise has 44 shot-creation actions this season (defined as the two offensive actions that lead to a shot), whereas Antony has 35 this campaign.

Last season, the Frenchman had 143 SCA (4.68 per 90), whereas Antony had just 74 SCA (3.69 per 90). The Frenchman is much more proficient with the chances he creates and is more dangerous from that right side.

Olise could be vital

Chances created from the right has always been a problem for the Red Devils this season with Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw, on the left, responsible for the majority of chances created.

Signing Olise would balance the team out and the Frenchman could bring the best out of Rasmus Hojlund, who has netted just once in the league this season.

If United can do a deal for Olise, they need to do all they can to make it a reality.