Real Madrid Poised to Make Record-Breaking Bid for Crystal Palace Winger Olise

Real Madrid are preparing a massive transfer bid for Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise, with reports suggesting the fee could approach or even surpass the world-record mark.

According to BBC, the Spanish giants are plotting a deal worth £188 million for the 22-year-old. The outlet described the move as "a mammoth deal" for Olise.

BBCReal Madrid plot £188m Olise deal - Monday's gossip

Meanwhile, fourfourtwo reports that the bid could rival Neymar's world-record transfer fee, which stands at around £198 million. The outlet writes that "the deal could be so significant that it threatens Neymar's world-record transfer fee." That record has stood since Neymar moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017.

Olise has been on Real Madrid's radar throughout the summer, fourfourtwo notes, as the club looks to make a marquee signing to launch Jose Mourinho's second spell as manager. The club has already made four high-profile additions this summer, according to the same outlet, suggesting a busy transfer window as they aim to reshape the squad.

The pursuit of Olise underscores Real Madrid's ambition to secure a top young talent, though whether Crystal Palace will be willing to part with their star winger for any fee remains an open question.