After Michael Olise declined the move, Chelsea shifted their attention to a £45 million transfer target.

Todd Boehly, the manager of Chelsea, appears to already have a new transfer target in mind despite being forced to abandon his pursuit of Crystal Palace star Michael Olise after he agreed to a new contract.

Michael Olise was quickly replaced by Brennan Johnson, who is now the target of Chelsea’s attention.

The Blues were interested in the French winger for Crystal Palace and were hopeful of signing him after triggering a £35 million release clause in his Selhurst Park contract. However, the transfer has since fallen through, and Olise has now signed a new contract with Palace.

It’s the best possible news we could have, Eagles manager Roy Hodgson said of the U-turn. I had been worried because it’s always worrying when a team of Chelsea’s caliber shows interest in a player and people will suggest that a move to them might be the best option.

I always hoped that wouldn’t be the case and that Michael would understand that, even at such a young age, his future here is very bright and that we can help him advance to another level very quickly.

“I am thrilled for the club, and I must congratulate Steve Parish and Dougie Freedman on the fantastic job they have done in persuading him that, despite pressure from the outside, “this is your place and this is where we think you will progress in the right way and develop in the right way,”. “.

Chelsea have opened talks to sign Nottingham Forest star Brennan Johnson

And since it now appears unlikely that Chelsea will sign Olise anytime soon, they have already switched to another target. Johnson, a forward for Forest, has reportedly been added to their shortlist, according to The Guardian.

Early negotiations between the two clubs have reportedly already begun, laying the foundation for a potential deal. Although a part-exchange deal that would involve players moving to the City Ground has been discussed, it is said that the Midlands club values the Welsh international at about £45m.

For Forest, Johnson has excelled recently. His 17 goals and nine assists helped Steve Cooper’s team gain promotion to the Premier League, and his eight more goals helped the Reds avoid relegation last season.

The new contract, which he only recently signed in the Midlands, has three years left to run. This summer, Forest seems to have already turned down romantic advances from him.

Aston Villa, West Ham, and Brentford have all been mentioned as potential destinations for the forward. In contrast, the Hammers could use a replacement for Lucas Paqueta in the event that he successfully completes his transfer to Manchester City. The latter are hoping to add more reinforcements to their attacking unit.

Forest’s season began with a 2-1 loss to Arsenal on the opening weekend. Johnson was selected for the starting lineup but was substituted late for Anthony Elanga, a summer signing.