PEP GUARDIOLA will go all the way against Erik ten Hag in the pursuit of Crystal Palace wonder Michael Olise.

Manchester City consider the French talent as a key acquisition for the summer, and they are preparing a massive bid.

Michael Olise is a target for both Manchester clubs during the summer transfer window

Meanwhile, Ten Hag sees Olise as a key signing for Manchester United’s new Sir Jim Ratcliffe period.

However, City hope that the prospect of joining Pep’s squad will entice the Palace wideman.

Olise, who turned down Chelsea at the start of the season, has the talents for City’s style and also plays on the right wing, where there is room for a top player.

Money will not be an issue, as City will spend £60 million or more on the Palace star, who limped out in the 4-1 defeat at Brighton, in the next window.

Chelsea may try again, but this is shaping up to be a City vs. United battle.

He will only transfer if he believes he will get game time, which is plausible given Guardiola’s ambitions for small roster changes.

Olise has six goals and three assists this season.

The 22-year-old’s contract at Selhurst Park continues until 2027, and the deal includes a release clause, the value of which is undisclosed.

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Meanwhile, United are hoping that former academy scout and recruiting analyst Sam Williams will rejoin a new-look transfer team from Ipswich.

In April 2022, Williams took over as head of recruitment for the Tractor Boys.

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