By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Chelsea are now firm favourites to sign Michael Olise from Crystal Palace this summer.
The Blues, according to reports have activated the 21-year-old’s £35m release clause.
Negotiations are undergoing between Olise and Chelsea over personal terms.
The deal is expected to be concluded this week.
The Nigerian-born player who can play both in midfield and out on the wing, spent several years in the Chelsea academy before leaving aged 14.
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