CHELSEA have contacted Crystal Palace about signing Michael Olise, according to reports.
The Blues missed out on the winger, 22, last summer as he penned a new deal at Selhurst Park.
Olise now boasts a £60million release clause, but that has not deterred Chelsea from reigniting their interest.
According to The Athletic, the West London club have requested permission to talk with the player's representatives.
Manchester United, Manchester City, Newcastle and Bayern Munich also hold "strong interest" in the forward.
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Olise signing his £100,000-a-week deal less than 12 months ago ensured Palace could implement a more lucrative release clause, though Chelsea are still be prepare to meet it.
The Frenchman joined The Eagles from Reading in 2021 and has now racked up 90 appearances, 16 goals and 25 assists for the club.
He scored 10 times in 19 games during the 2023/24 campaign, but missed much of the season due to a hamstring problem.
Olise has been named in Thierry Henry's provisional France squad for this summer's Olympic Games in Paris.
The tournament runs from July 24 to August 9, meaning Olise would have just one week to recover before the start of the Premier League season should France make it to the gold medal match.
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Meanwhile, Palace have also reportedly slapped the same £60m price tag on Eberechi Eze.
Man Utd and Tottenham have both been linked with a move for the England international, 25, who made Gareth Southgate's Euro 2024 squad ahead of Raheem Sterling, Marcus Rashford and Jack Grealish.
Man City are also interested in the exciting playmaker.
Eze scored 11 goals and assisted six in 31 appearances for Palace this season.
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Palace enjoyed a resurgence under new manager Oliver Glasner towards the end of the campaign.
They went on a seven-match unbeaten run which included wins over Liverpool, Newcastle, Man Utd and Aston Villa.