Chelsea can finally complete shock £69m transfer mission as Michael Olise release clause revealed

Mauricio Pochettino's tune has changed when it comes to transfers. Just one month ago, after the defeat to Everton, he vented at the lack of immediate quality available but the public stance has very much changed.

«I think I am happy with the squad I have, we are focused on trying to recover the players as soon as possible,» he said on Friday ahead of the FA Cup meeting with Preston. «We are assessing things, we see the squad and if we see some possibility maybe we can do or not but at the moment we didn't take any decisions.»

The 51-year-old is looking for a new striker to add to his squad with centre-back and midfield still needing attention this year but those positions could be tough to strengthen properly this month. However, the Blues continue to be linked with players from across Europe.

Here, football.london has the latest from the rumour mill.

Long-term transfer target Michael Olise has a release clause 'in excess of £40million', reports suggest. The player was close to joining Chelsea over the summer for around £35million only for him to sign a new deal at Crystal Palace.

Although he is currently injured, Olise is having another impressive season, proving to many why he is one of the most sought-after young players in the country. In just nine league appearances, the 22-year-old has scored five times and assisted once,including a welll-taken volley at Stamford Bridge.

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football.london says: Chelsea missing out on Olise is practically the reason they have Cole Palmer, and that hasn't gone too badly has it? Palmer has been fit and firing