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After missing out on Michael Olise, Newcastle United could now get an alternative for around half the price. Newcastle have a £100million transfer budget this summer, most of which is expected to go towards a new right winger. Michael Olise was initially a target for the Magpies, with Newcastle contacting Crystal Palace about a deal. Olise had a £60million release clause, and it would appear that Newcastle were willing to pay it – if not, why did they bother contacting Palace in the first place? In the end, it did not matter. Olise opted to sign for Bayern Munich, who had the lure of Champions…

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