PSG Shortlist Olise As Messi’s replacement

With the imminent departure of Argentina’s captain, Lionel Messi, at the end of the season, Paris Saint-Germain have started hunting for possible players as a replacement for the forward with Michael Olise among those listed.

Reports say the French champions are attempting to lure the crystal palace player away from the English Premier League, where he has emerged as this season’s revelation.

The potential move comes as Messi’s future at PSG hangs in the balance after he was suspended for two weeks for an unauthorised promotional trip to Saudi Arabia.

The club’s supporters have been seen protesting against Messi, and the argentine international is expected to leave the French giants this summer.

Among the options to replace the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner are Olise, Rayan Cherki, Bernardo Silva, and Moussa Diaby.

However, Olise, signed by crystal palace for just £8m in July 2021, has developed into one of the best attackers in the premier league, scoring two goals and providing nine assists in 33 appearances this season.

Olise is the youngest player to register at least nine premier league assists since Trent Alexander-Arnold in 2018/19, and his nine assists are the fourth-most in the Premier League this term.

The 21-year-old has caught the attention of several top European clubs, including Arsenal and PSG.