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Cole Palmer insisted he was happy at Chelsea amid links to Manchester United, but with the club missing out on Champions League football, further speculation could resurface<\/h2>\n <\/p>\n\n
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Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker has suggested Cole Palmer was not being completely honest about links to United when he insisted he was happy at Chelsea. Palmer had been linked with a surprising switch to Old Trafford during the January transfer window.<\/p>\n
Speculation at the time claimed the former Manchester City academy product was unhappy in London and could head back to the north west to be nearer to his family. Those claims were rubbished by former Blues head coach Liam Rosenior, who insisted that Palmer is settled at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n
Rosenior also emphasised that Palmer, tied to Chelsea until 2033, is regarded as an ‘untouchable’ player that Stamford Bridge bosses have no plans to sell. Such an extended deal means Chelsea would be able to command an enormous fee to even entertain a sale.<\/p>\n
READ MORE: Chelsea clauses could deny players millions each after Nottingham Forest humiliation<\/span><\/span>READ MORE: Luis Enrique has sent clear message to Chelsea after Liam Rosenior sack – ‘Special attraction’<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nBut Chelsea’s campaign is petering out and they have been mathematically ruled out of the race for a top-five finish following Monday’s 3-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest. Currently ninth and just two points adrift of seventh-placed Brentford, which still provides a pathway into Europe, the damage may already be done with only three games left to play.<\/p>\n
Parker has indicated that a switch to United could become a reality given the current turmoil at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea have fallen short of Champions League qualification once more and have already sacked Rosenior after merely 107 days at the helm, with interim head coach Calum McFarlane now steering the side until the campaign concludes.<\/p>\n
“Obviously, I have seen that Palmer has been linked with a move away from Chelsea,” Parker said. “If he ever were to be mentioned with Man United, we would have to see if the manager wants him first and foremost. Actually, I can see him coming to Manchester United, because with the way Chelsea is being run, I would imagine that he wants to leave.<\/p>\n
FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE!<\/strong> <\/strong>Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook page<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n “I like the idea of it, but he hasn’t been good lately. He has a lot of injuries and it seems like he doesn’t enjoy playing at Chelsea, but it is an interesting one. I saw an interview where he said he is happy at Chelsea and asked why he should leave, but you have to remember that we are talking about Cole Palmer here.<\/p>\n
“The way he talks, did anyone really believe what he said? Are you that silly to believe what he said was true? He is going to say exactly what people want to hear. He is never going to be controversial and say he wants to leave. That could cause issues.<\/p>\n
“He is a very good player and he was carrying Chelsea in the beginning of the season, but then everything changed. Palmer changed as well and he isn’t the player he was. Since (Enzo) Maresca got sacked, he hasn’t been anywhere near the player he was.”<\/p>\n
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Things are looking considerably rosier at Old Trafford, where Michael Carrick’s remarkable revival has steered the club towards Champions League qualification. Yet the England international was quick to pour cold water on transfer speculation linking him with a homecoming to wear United red.<\/p>\n
“Everyone just talks,” Palmer said. “When I see it I just laugh. Obviously Manchester is my home. All my family are there, but I don’t miss it.<\/p>\n
“Maybe I’ll miss it if I don’t go for three months or something. But then when I get home I think there’s nothing there for me anyway.<\/p>\n
“I’ve got no plans to move from Chelsea. We’ve still got a lot to play for. We’ve got the FA Cup semi-final (against Leeds).<\/p>\n
“We spoke to the owners and they’re sure of the players that are gonna do it. Reece won’t sign a six-year contract if he’s not spoken to the owners and the directors.”<\/p>\n
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