Report: Everton in race to sign Reading youngster Michael Olise
Everton and Liverpool have joined the crowded race to sign highly-rated Reading youngster Michael Olise, according to TEAMtalk.
The report claims that the Merseyside duo have joined Premier League rivals Arsenal, Chelsea, Leeds, Wolves and Manchester City in the hunt to sign the 18-year-old.
Olise, who has fully established himself in the Reading first-team squad this season under Veljko Paunovic, has played a starring role in the club’s impressive early-season form.
During his 16 league appearances, the attacking midfielder has two goals and six assists in the Championship.
There is also reported interest around the continent, with RB Leipzig, AS Monaco and Borussia Dortmund among his suitors.
Young star in the making
With six league assists this season, no player in the Reading squad has had a bigger creative impact on the team than Olise and it’s easy to see why his performances are not going unnoticed.
As per WhoScored, Olise is averaging 2.5 key passes per 90 minutes in the Championship and has an average match rating of 7.10.
He is currently in a fine run of form and has recorded three assists in his last four games for the Royals.
While his best form has come when playing centrally this season, Olise is also capable of playing on either the left or the right-wing, further increasing his potential value to Premier League teams.
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