Cole Palmer looks set to continue at Chelsea despite being heavily linked with a move away in the summer.<\/p>\n
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The 24-year-old was the Blues’ standout star last season, scoring 18 goals and providing 14 assists in 52 games in all competitions. This campaign has been a totally different story, though.<\/p>\n
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Forced to miss over 20 matches due to injury, the England international has failed to reach anywhere near the same levels.<\/p>\n
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Seemingly unsettled \u2014 not helped by multiple managers coming and going \u2014 Palmer emerged as an audacious target for his boyhood club, Manchester United.<\/p>\n
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Despite appreciating the creative midfielder, the Red Devils don’t look likely to seriously pursue a deal in the summer.<\/p>\n
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Manchester United rule out Cole Palmer transfer<\/h2>\n
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Signing Palmer, especially as a rival club, would never be easy. The midfielder is tied to a contract until 2033 as well.<\/p>\n
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Not only that, but Manchester United are well stocked in their attacking positions. Bruno Fernandes is their talisman and will remain their focal point next season. <\/p>\n
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There was also big investment made last summer in Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo \u2014 neither of which will leave Old Trafford after just their first season.<\/p>\n
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Combining this with Palmer’s disappointing output this term the Red Devils have decided he is not part of their plans.<\/p>\n
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The Express have reported the 20-time league winners will instead focus their attention elsewhere, which includes finding a replacement for Casemiro and a new centre-back, and if funds allow it, a new left-back.<\/p>\n
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Chelsea’s valuation proves they’re open to selling Palmer<\/h2>\n
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Any club considering an approach for the City academy graduate would need to be prepared to spend a hefty amount.<\/p>\n
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The same outlet believe the Blues would demand at least \u00a390 million for their number 10. A fee that would represent significant profit following his \u00a340 million move from Manchester City three years ago.<\/p>\n
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Although Manchester United won’t be meeting that valuation, the fact Chelsea are open to the possibility suggests there is a willingness to negotiate.<\/p>\n
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Despite this, there is no doubting that Palmer will remain a key player but the onus will be on the next manager to get the very best out of him.<\/p>\n
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The Blues cannot afford to carry any more passengers, and unfortunately, that’s exactly what Palmer has been this year.<\/p>\n
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Nevertheless, with the 2026 World Cup now just a matter of weeks away, Chelsea’s number 10 will have the chance to re-establish himself as one of Europe’s most exciting talents, and doing so on the biggest stage of all.<\/p>\n
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