It's a strange one isn't it.

I'd love to keep Olise, I'm a huge fan of his, massive. My proverbial jury was out for a little while but I think he's utter class and has additional elements to his game that go unnoticed sometimes.

It's one of those conundrums whereby you have to consider us cashing in on a player inevitably leaving, albeit weakening the team, or keep a vice like grip on a player who won't perform to his peak as he's unhappy, potentially disrupts the squad/morale and then leaves without the financial reward that might of been for the club.

You only hope there's far more behind the scenes and it's managed intelligently. He doesn't strike me as the type to act in a vindictive, dismissive or ungrateful way toward Palace, he's just very focused on what he himself wants to achieve. That will inevitably include winning trophies and earning more money, so he will have to play elsewhere to achieve that. Unfortunate but the reality for us.

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

I doubt that very much. I suspect he has always been looking for the next step on his footballing career ladder and has been waiting for the right approaches to be made. Why do you think he insists on release clauses in his contracts?

Apparently,the club have been trying since October to offer him a new contract which would include removal of this clause.
To date,our overtures have been rejected which speaks volumes.
If media reports are to be believed,Michael has had his head turned by the so called Chelsea project and as others have said,if he is no longer,if he ever was,committed to Palace,get rid off for the Chelsea offer of £39m.

Being pedantic - How can you say it was a risk worth taking at the time . He injured and has been near enough the whole time since we signed him . He more than likely received a signing on fee and his wages since he signed has amassed to a hefty sum with no or very little return .I cant believe im saying this but Conor Wickham gave a better return than him . Parish knew when signed we would have to pay compensation . Nothing in this world is free my friend not even the air we breathe hence the carbon tax .

Its common knowledge Olise is being mentored in part by Wenger who will be feeding him all sorts of advice.
I doubt he has any real loyalty to Palace, yes he will be grateful for us giving him the opportunity to display his talents, but he knows he can join a much bigger club.
If we sell him for £35m or £39m it will be the biggest mugging of the year. I think we should come straight out and say he is up for sale with bids to start at £50m.

Following Palace since 25 Feb 1978

Footballers don't really owe the club anything in terms of loyalty. If they weren't performing or weren't making the cut, they'd be on the chopping block. Every footballer wants to play on the biggest stage and if there is the opportunity to do so, they will take it because of their ambition.

La la la your mum