During his season-long loan in Germany, Maatsen made an impressive contribution to Borussia Dortmund’s Champions League run. The Athletic claims that although the club desired to retain him on a long-term contract, Aston Villa appears to have outbid them for his signature.

Given that Villa is under pressure to achieve the Premier League’s profit and sustainability requirements by June 30th, the club’s move for Maatsen is somewhat surprising. According to The Daily Telegraph, the whole cost comes to about £37.5 million ($48.6 million/€44.3 million). The Villans will have to shell out a significant sum of money, given that they might still need to sell in the upcoming weeks.

Maatsen played in 12 Premier League games for Chelsea prior to joining Dortmund in January 2024. The 22-year-old made 16 appearances in the Bundesliga after moving, tallying two goals and two assists.

Even though Chelsea and Villa have reached an agreement, things are not yet final. The Dutchman will have a meeting with his prospective new employers to go over a contract and decide whether or not to approve of the transfer.

Liverpool has started vying to sign a Premier League star for £60 million

The Reds are reportedly pursuing the Palace winger along with their Premier League rivals, according to Football Insider.

Olise’s stock has improved and the biggest Premier League clubs are showing more interest in hiring him after he finished the previous season with 10 goals and six assists in just 19 games.

Olise is a Palace winger that Chelsea and Man United both want to add to their attacking lineups for the upcoming campaign.

Liverpool has now joined them, but as he plays in the same position as Mohamed Salah, adding him makes little sense.

As long as Olise agrees to join them, teams may sign him if they exercise the £60 million release clause in his contract.

According to the report, Liverpool will have competition from other teams for the player’s signature, making it tough for them to sign him.Olise is a lifelong Manchester United supporter, and if given the chance, he would rather play for them.

Since he was born and raised in London, relocating to Chelsea was not too difficult for him.

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It would be prudent for the Reds to strengthen their left-back position in front of the upcoming campaign or acquire a new center-back to partner with Virgil Van Dijk.

Olise would need to be utilized in a rotational role because Salah is expected to remain at Liverpool for at least another season.

Not only would the player not enjoy it, but it would be foolish to spend that much money on someone who won’t be starting for the team every week.

If Salah was going to go, the Merseyside club ought to have made signing him their first priority, but they aren’t right now.