By Sean Walsh & Ben Jacobs In mid-August 2023, Chelsea wanted to grant new head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s wish of signing a versatile attacker capable of playing across the frontline. In an ideal world, that player would be left-footed and strong at coming inside off the right wing. This pursuit to acquire such a profile saw them target Michael Olise, who they believed was available for £35m owing to a release clause in his contract. Much of the media storm around the prospective deal made it seem like a transfer was a mere formality. However, Crystal Palace disputed the manner in which Olis…