I don't think Olise has an agent, very wise, smart young man

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

he 100% does have an agent and the guy has managed his career very well.

Who would have thought of putting a £8m release clause in his Reading contract when he had barely played.

Similarly £35m at Palace from day 1 was a sensible addition too.

Who do you think 'revealed' his release clause to the papers? A few weeks later he doubles his clients weekly wages at Palace.

I thought there was some sort of familial set up with Olise?

He's either completely independent in his intelligence, negotiation and decision making, therefore some sort of genius, or he must have somebody to at least talk it through with, whether that be an agent or somebody performing in that capacity (parents)?

Either way, he has played it very smartly. I would also add however that none of this would be possible were he not a very, very good footballer. Nobody's ever met my wage demands or release clause as a footballer so that was a lot of wasted time and effort.

If we are to lose him, there will be a sense of inevitability about it however fair play to him for management of his career. I'd love to see him stay of course, the hug with OG was encouraging, however I more hope that our plans are in place for that eventuality which again, seems somehwat inevitable.

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

As did I.

He's still young too Teddy. if he likes Glasner, likes playing for him (and with Ebs), but more importantly if he thinks there is further progress to be made here he might yet stay. And yes, this is a deliberate attempt at optimism

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

I would love to see Olise, Eze and matata stay. With Guehi back and Docoure next to Wharton, with Hughes and Lerma as back up. Just one season and see where it gets us. Munoz has made a massive difference as well. I can dream of top 6!!!

Great to hear from Mark Lawrenson, I can even say I've missed his predictions the last two years. So what did he say? That Olise and Eze would be great for Liverpool(by the way they could fit anywhere). The way they and the whole Palace team have been playing lately almost everybody wants them. I'm tired of reading about completed deals and other bulls***. lets be a little more patient.