Crystal Palace new boss Vieira may open hunt with Michael Olise

Nigeria born Reading winger Michael Olise is  likely to be Patrick Vieira’s first signing as Crystal Palace boss it has been revealed

The London club had been without a permanent boss since the end of the season, when they announced that Roy Hodgson would be stepping down after nearly four years of service, where he guided Palace into midtable with increasing regularity.

With Vieira now in place, it appears as though summer business can begin at Palace, who let several key players leave this summer upon their contract expiration

According to the Athletic. the Eagles are set to make Michael Olise their first summer signing. The 19-year-old has impressed during his time at Reading last season, scoring seven times in 46 Championship appearances.

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#CPFC set to sign Michael Olise from Reading as they start the overhaul of their squad this summer.

The thinking is that he would add to an impressive cadre of attacking options at Palace, which include the likes of Wilfried Zaha and Eberechi Eze, both of whom were at times unplayable last campaign.