Report: Arsenal now really want to sign Man City’s ‘golden’ £35m Riyad Mahrez replacement

It has been reported that Arsenal have set their sights on signing Manchester City target Michael Olise in the summer.

This comes from 90 Min, after it was revealed on Sunday that the Crystal Palace sensation is on City’s radar as a potential incoming, who has a £35 million release clause in his contract.

However, it seems Arsenal are ready to go toe-to-toe with Manchester City in the race to sign Michael Olise.

Arsenal are keen on Michael Olise transfer amid Manchester City interest

Branded as a player with a ‘golden left foot’ by MARCA, the 21-year-old seems like a natural replacement for Riyad Mahrez, who is edging closer towards a move to Al-Ahli.

Much like the treble-winner, Olise too is a left-footed right-winger renowned for his quick feet and creativity from the flanks.

While Manchester City have shortlisted Michael Olise as one of their primary targets out wide, it has been reported that Arsenal have also expressed interest in his signature.

Considering Mikel Arteta and Co. are expected to the biggest threat to the Premier League champions’ dreams of completing an unprecedented four-peat next season, this move could potentially bridge the gap between both sides even further.

Michael Olise would naturally opt for a move to Pep Guardiola’s men 

From a logical standpoint at least, there are multiple reasons why Michael Olise would opt for a move to Manchester City instead of Arsenal.

For starters, the previous campaign was a reminder of the fact that despite the Gunners’ marked improvement, there is still a sizable gulf in class between them and the Sky Blues.

In addition, as brilliant a manager as Mikel Arteta is, Pep Guardiola has a case for being the greatest coach to have ever graced the sport, which gives the latter’s an edge in the pursuit for his services.

And finally, Michael Olise is far likelier to be an instant starter at the Etihad Stadium than at the Emirates Stadium, as Bukayo Saka was perhaps the best right-winger in the division last season.

Due to this list of reasons, Olise should not have much of a decision on his hands in picking the treble-winners over last season’s Premier League runners-up.