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'Sources indicate': Chelsea haven't made bid for £40m player yet despite missing out on Olise - journalist
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Chelsea will have to consider other targets after missing out on Crystal Palace star Michael Olise.

While Chelsea were interested in signing Michael Olise this summer, they pulled out of a deal for the winger last month.

According to The Athletic, the club felt that the money involved was too much.

While Chelsea have failed to land Olise, they were at least able to bring in Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall earlier this week and strengthen their midfield.

It is quite clear, though, that the Blues would like to add another wide man to their squad, and there are certainly other options for them to consider.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, the club have also looked at Leeds United's Crysencio Summerville.

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However, despite missing out on Olise, they are yet to make a move for the Dutchman.

Speaking to GiveMeSport about Summerville, Jacobs said: "If the player says he wants to move, Leeds sources indicate they'll be very understanding of that, and at the right price he could still go.

"So there remains a realistic chance that Summerville is sold, but Leeds don't have to sell due to financial concerns anymore, so they can be a little bit more bullish and that definitely puts them in a stronger position.

"Chelsea and Newcastle from the Premier League are two clubs that have looked, but neither have bid - and even after Chelsea missed out on Olise, wanting a winger that can play either right-sided, left-sided or both, they haven't moved for Summerville."

Should Chelsea make a move for Crysencio Summerville after Michael Olise failure? Summerville would not exactly be a like-for-like alternative to Olise.

The Leeds star's best position these days is on the left, whereas Olise's is on the right, where he can cut in from with his strong foot.

Really, a move for Summerville should depend on what happens with Mykhailo Mudryk and Raheem Sterling on the other flank.

If one of those two leaves Stamford Bridge this summer, then it would make much sense to bring in Summerville. Of course, it is worth mentioning that Summerville used to play on the right.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano recently claimed that it could cost around PS40m to get the Netherlands U21 international out of Elland Road in the current transfer window.