Eagles eye Nigerian midfielder valued at £20m as replacement for superstar duo Eze and Olise

Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise are wanted by a host of European giants. (Photo Credit: Eurofoot/X)

Eagles eye Nigerian midfielder valued at £20m as replacement for superstar duo Eze and Olise

Izuchukwu Akawor 15:25 - 22.04.2024

Nigeria's Raphael Onyedika has been watched by PL side Crystal Palace ahead of the potential departure of Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise.

Premier League side Crystal Palace are reportedly lining up a £20m summer swoop for highly rated Nigerian midfielder Raphael Onyedika.

Pulse Sports Nigeria can report that the Eagles are bracing themselves for the potential exits of star duo Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise.

Onyedika's Rising Stock

The 23-year-old Super Eagles gem only joined Belgian giants Club Brugge last summer but has swiftly established himself as one of Europe's most promising young midfielders.

His dynamic displays have caught the eye of Palace scouts as they scour the market for replacements should Eze or Olise depart Selhurst Park per the Sun.

Raphael Onyedika of Club Brugge celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 3-0 during the Jupiler Pro League Champions Play-Off match between Club Brugge and RSC Anderlecht at the Jan Breydelstadion on April 7, 2024 || Image credit: Imago
Raphael Onyedika of Club Brugge celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 3-0 during the Jupiler Pro League Champions Play-Off match between Club Brugge and RSC Anderlecht at the Jan Breydelstadion on April 7, 2024 || Image credit: Imago

Should either Eze or Olise move on, Onyedika could prove to be an astute addition for Palace, who are fighting to retain their PL status.

The Nigerian has registered four goals and two assists in 42 appearances across all competitions this term, helping Brugge reach the Europa Conference League semi-finals.

Eberechi Eze on the move at Crystal Palace.
Eberechi Eze is one of Premier League's highy rated midfielders. Eze will choose England over Nigeria.

Onyedika's potential is vast, with his energy, tenacity and eye for goal making him an attractive proposition as Palace potentially reshape their midfield options for the new campaign.

Eze & Olise in Demand

While both Anglo-Nigerian stars have three years remaining on their current deals, their scintillating form in the Premier League has inevitably attracted interest from some of Europe's elite.

Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise has scored and assisted 11 goals  in the PL.
Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise has scored and assisted 11 goals in the PL. | Imago

Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City, Juventus and Tottenham have all been linked with big money moves for the talented playmakers.

With a reported £20m price tag, the Eagles could face competition for Onyedika's signature. But his acquisition would represent a calculated gamble on one of Africa's brightest prospects thriving in the Premier League.

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