{"id":5283,"date":"2026-05-07T08:41:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T08:41:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=5283"},"modified":"2026-05-07T08:41:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T08:41:13","slug":"what-chelsea-have-told-cole-palmer-behind-the-scenes-to-convince-him-to-stay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=5283","title":{"rendered":"What Chelsea have told Cole Palmer behind the scenes to convince him to stay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-366767\">\n<div class=\"article-follow\">\n<div class=\"article-sharing google-follow\">  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/wp-content\/themes\/grv-media\/img\/google-discover.svg\" alt=\"\"\/> <span>Add as preferred source on Google<\/span>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Chelsea have been having discussions with Cole Palmer to try and convince him to stay at the club despite the woeful form of the club in the Premier League.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Blues are out of the race to qualify for the Champions League next season, forcing their superstar players to endure a season away from the limelight if they stay.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-grvmedia-grv-video GRVMultiVideo\"\/>\n<p>Palmer has endured a tough season personally, and Chelsea\u2019s win-rate when he is in the squad is pretty shocking.<\/p>\n<section class=\"grv-talking-point\" data-trigger=\"vue-sidebar-poll\" data-story-id=\"0014d213-24cc-415e-a559-10d6a8ddd9a0\" data-story-name=\"2025\/26 Season\" data-comment-id=\"02488e04-1dbb-43cd-90c6-73b1510c1bd7\" data-story-slug=\"2025-26-season\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__inner\">\n<header class=\"grv-talking-point__header\">  <\/header>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__content\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__cta\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-wrap\">\n<p><h3 class=\"grv-talking-point__title\">QUARTER-FINAL 1: Reece James vs Estevao Willian<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__embed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/TCC-Polls-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-366757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/TCC-Polls-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/TCC-Polls-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/TCC-Polls-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/TCC-Polls-912x1140.png 912w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/TCC-Polls-600x750.png 600w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/TCC-Polls.png 1080w\"\/><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chelsea-make-promises-to-cole-palmer-about-new-signings-this-summer\">Chelsea make promises to Cole Palmer about new signings this summer<\/h2>\n<p>Despite their poor form, the club have convinced both Reece James and Moises Caicedo to commit their futures to the Blues, and are now looking to do the same with Palmer.<\/p>\n<p>A lot of those conversations have revolved around transfers, and what the club are planning for the upcoming summer window.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-getty-images-media\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"727\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2274452836-1024x727.jpg\" alt=\"Chelsea v Nottingham Forest - Premier League\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2274452836-1024x727.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2274452836-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2274452836-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2274452836-1536x1091.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2274452836-1140x810.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/GettyImages-2274452836-750x533.jpg 750w\"\/><\/div><figcaption title=\"LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 04: Cole Palmer of Chelsea runs during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest at Stamford Bridge on May 04, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Lee - Chelsea FC\/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)\">Photo by Chris Lee \u2013 Chelsea FC\/Chelsea FC via Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>According to the Mail Online, the club have assured Palmer that they will be targeting big-name signings this summer, who will hopefully be able to instantly lift the squad.<\/p>\n<p>Even though he has been inconsistent at best this season, Chelsea supporters are well aware of the quality the England international possesses when he is fit and firing.<\/p>\n<p>The Blues have a really strong core of players, including Joao Pedro, who Chelsea have no plans to part ways with this summer.<\/p>\n<section class=\"grv-talking-point\" data-trigger=\"vue-sidebar\" data-story-id=\"aa3e75e3-a6d8-452a-8718-52e5ba5ce569\" data-story-name=\"Academy\" data-comment-id=\"c1d1756c-759a-4e70-a6b8-6967e072a578\" data-story-slug=\"academy\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__inner\">\n<header class=\"grv-talking-point__header\">  <\/header>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__content\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__cta\">\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__title-wrap\">\n<p><h3 class=\"grv-talking-point__title\">Is there anyone we are missing?\ud83e\udd14<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grv-talking-point__embed\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 991px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/split-of-four-graphic-819x1024.png\" alt=\"Chelsea's biggest ever academy mistake\" class=\"wp-image-366695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/split-of-four-graphic-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/split-of-four-graphic-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/split-of-four-graphic-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/split-of-four-graphic-912x1140.png 912w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/split-of-four-graphic-600x750.png 600w, https:\/\/cdn1.thechelseachronicle.com\/uploads\/17\/2026\/05\/split-of-four-graphic.png 1080w\"\/><\/div><figcaption title=\"(Photo by Charlie Crowhurst - UEFA\/UEFA via Getty Images), (Photo by Visionhaus\/Getty Images), (Photo by Stuart Franklin - UEFA\/UEFA via Getty Images), (Photo by Michael Regan\/Getty Images)\">Photo by Michael Regan\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chelsea-looking-to-tie-down-one-more-superstar\">Chelsea looking to tie down one more superstar<\/h2>\n<p>Another key player whose future is currently up in the air is Enzo Fernandez, and he was sanctioned by Liam Rosenior for two games for discussing a possible move to Real Madrid.<\/p>\n<p>Despite those comments, there is still hope at the club that Fernandez will remain at Stamford Bridge, although will likely need to make similar promises to him regarding the direction they are going.<\/p>\n<p>The World Cup winner has arguably been Chelsea\u2019s most consistent and important player throughout the campaign, and replacing his goals from midfield would be difficult to do.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea are reportedly looking at a number of targets in the middle of the park, and have even already confirmed a deal to sign Valentin Barco from Strasbourg.<\/p>\n<div class=\"see-more-wrapper lazy see-more-open see-more-blank extra-content\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.thechelseachronicle.com\/news\/what-chelsea-have-told-cole-palmer-behind-the-scenes-to-convince-him-to-stay\/none\" data-type=\"subscribe\">\n<div class=\"see-more subscribe\">\n<figure class=\"newsletter\">\n<div><svg class=\"loading\" width=\"118\" height=\"36\" viewbox=\"0 0 118 36\"><use href=\"#dots-svg\"\/><\/svg><\/p>\n<div 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