Sat Dec 07 16:30:24 UTC 2024: ## Man City Eyeing Palace Midfielder in Mid-Season Transfer Bid
**London, England** – Manchester City are reportedly preparing a January bid for Crystal Palace midfielder, Michael Olise (assuming “Wharton” is a typo and refers to the player widely reported to be a City target). The reigning Premier League champions are looking to strengthen their squad mid-season in a bid to revive their flagging title defense.
However, Crystal Palace are determined to hold onto the young star. According to *The Mail*, City have yet to meet Palace’s valuation of Olise, a figure which is expected to increase if a transfer is forced through in the January transfer window. Palace sources have indicated their hope to retain the midfielder for at least another season or two.
The south London club are currently prioritizing their own transfer targets, focusing on bolstering their defense with a left-sided defender and adding creativity to their midfield with an attacking midfielder. This suggests that any offer for Olise would need to be exceptionally compelling for Palace to consider a sale.
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