![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/chelsea-switch-focus-to-45m-transfer-target-after-michael-olise-rejects-move/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_GettyImages-1612161430.jpg&description=Chelsea have been forced to abandon their move for Crystal Palace star Michael Olise after he signed a new deal but Blues boss Todd Boehly already appears to have a new transfer target in mind Chelsea have very quickly moved on from Michael Olise and are now targeting a move for Nottingham Forest star Brennan Johnson. The Blues were chasing Crystal Palace 's French winger and were hopeful of securing his services after activating a £35m release clause written into his contract at Selhurst Park. However, a move has fallen by the wayside with Olise instead penning a new deal with Palace. Speaking about the news, Eagles boss Roy Hodgson said: "It's the best possible news we could have. I had been concerned – it's always concerning when a club of Chelsea's stature take interest in a player, and people will suggest that a move to them might be the best bet. 'I had always hoped that wouldn't be the case and that Michael would realise that at such a young age his future here is very bright, and we can help him move very quickly on to another level. 'I am delighted for the club, and I must congratulate Steve Parish and Dougie Freedman on the fantastic job they have done in persuading him that, even though there was pressure from outside, 'this is your place and this is where we think you will progress in the right way and develop in the right way'.' Whilst Chelsea now look unlikely to be signing Olise any time soon, they have already moved onto an alternative target. According to The Guardian, they have added Forest forward Johnson to their shortlist. Would Brennan Johnson be a good signing for Chelsea? Share your thoughts in the comments below The early groundwork has also been made on a potential deal with talks between the two clubs already reportedly underway. It is said that the Midlands side value the Welsh international at around £45m, although a part-exchange deal that would see players moving to the City Ground has been discussed. Johnson has shone over recent seas){kind=link}
Chelsea have been forced to abandon their move for Crystal Palace star Michael Olise after he signed a new deal but Blues boss Todd Boehly already appears to have a new transfer target in mind
Chelsea have very quickly moved on from Michael Olise and are now targeting a move for Nottingham Forest star Brennan Johnson.
The Blues were chasing Crystal Palace ‘s French winger and were hopeful of securing his services after activating a £35m release clause written into his contract at Selhurst Park. However, a move has fallen by the wayside with Olise instead penning a new deal with Palace.
Speaking about the news, Eagles boss Roy Hodgson said: “It’s the best possible news we could have. I had been concerned â it’s always concerning when a club of Chelsea’s stature take interest in a player, and people will suggest that a move to them might be the best bet.
“I had always hoped that wouldn’t be the case and that Michael would realise that at such a young age his future here is very bright, and we can help him move very quickly on to another level.