Manchester City's Creative Approach Falls Short in Pursuit of Michael Olise

Manchester City's pursuit of Michael Olise has ended in disappointment, with the Crystal Palace winger opting to join Bayern Munich instead. What does this mean for City's transfer plans, and how will they respond to this setback?

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Manchester City’s Creative Approach Falls Short in Pursuit of Michael Olise

As the summer transfer window heats up, Manchester City’s recruitment team has been hard at work, scouring the market for top talent to bolster their squad. One of their top targets, Michael Olise, has reportedly slipped through their fingers, with the Crystal Palace winger opting to join Bayern Munich instead.

Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium

According to reports, both Manchester City and Manchester United were interested in signing Olise, but the 22-year-old ultimately chose to join the Bundesliga giants. It’s a blow for City, who were said to have made a late offer to try and persuade Olise to join them.

“Pep Guardiola held a massive admiration for the 22-year-old,” a source close to the club revealed.

However, City’s financial concerns ultimately proved to be a stumbling block in their pursuit of Olise. The club’s hierarchy is keenly aware of the need to balance their books, and the cost of signing Olise was deemed too high.

Michael Olise in action for Crystal Palace

The failure to sign Olise is likely to give Savio, City’s recent signing from ESTAC Troyes, a boost in his own hopes of becoming a regular starter for the club. The Brazilian winger has impressed during his loan spell in La Liga with Girona, and City’s coaching staff will be keen to assess him during their pre-season tour of the United States.

Savio in action for Girona

As City look to develop their playing squad for the expected departures of Bernardo Silva and Kevin De Bruyne in the coming seasons, they will need to be creative in their approach to the transfer market. With Olise now off the table, they will need to look elsewhere to find the talent they need to stay competitive.

Manchester City’s squad in training

One thing is certain, however - City’s recruitment team will not be deterred by this setback. They will continue to work tirelessly behind the scenes to identify and pursue top talent, and fans can expect to see some exciting new signings in the coming weeks and months.