{"id":639,"date":"2026-04-25T06:28:20","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T06:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=639"},"modified":"2026-04-25T06:28:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T06:28:20","slug":"cole-palmer-manchester-uniteds-stance-on-chelsea-superstar-emerges-man-united-news-and-transfer-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=639","title":{"rendered":"Cole Palmer: Manchester United’s stance on Chelsea superstar emerges – Man United News And Transfer News"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Manchester United all but secured their place in next season\u2019s Champions League with a win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last weekend.<\/p>\n

The clash, which ended 1-0, also more or less ended Chelsea\u2019s hopes of qualifying for Europe\u2019s premier competition. After being outclassed by Michael Carrick, Liam Rosenior suffered another crucial defeat at Brighton a few days later, which led to his sacking.<\/p>\n

This development has raised question marks over the direction in which the Chelsea project is heading.<\/p>\n

Manchester United keen on Cole Palmer<\/h3>\n

According to CaughtOffside, several Chelsea players are disillusioned with the current Blues project. Amid this, Manchester United are hoping to lure Chelsea\u2019s talisman, Cole Palmer.<\/p>\n

It is claimed that United have a genuine and concrete interest in Palmer, as there is a sense that the boyhood United fan would be open to a move back to Manchester, having left Manchester City for a move to London in 2023.<\/p>\n

\u201cUnited\u2019s interest in Cole Palmer is real and concrete,\u201d a source told CaughtOffside.<\/p>\n

The report suggests that some inside United might feel there is an opportunity to move for Palmer this summer. Such is Palmer\u2019s talent that Martin Keown believes he has \u201cmagical powers\u201d.<\/p>\n

Chelsea\u2019s stance on Cole Palmer<\/h3>\n

However, the 23-year-old\u2019s Chelsea contract runs until 2033, meaning negotiations with the London outfit would be very difficult, and United would prefer to avoid \u201ca lengthy saga\u201d.<\/p>\n

It is understood Chelsea would be looking for a fee in the region of \u00a3150 million, which is not feasible for the Mancunians.<\/p>\n

Cole Palmer Stats: 2025\/26 Season<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Competition<\/th>\nAppearances<\/th>\nGoals<\/th>\nAssists<\/th>\nYellow Cards<\/th>\nRed Cards<\/th>\nMinutes Played<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Premier League<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n1,606′<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Champions League<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n277′<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FA Cup<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n\n62′<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EFL Cup<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n–<\/td>\n\n30′<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total<\/td>\n28<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n\u2013<\/td>\n1,975′<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\u201cThere\u2019s not currently any indication that Palmer could try forcing a move, which would likely be required for Chelsea to even consider coming to the negotiating table,\u201d the report adds.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, Palmer does not look like a guaranteed hit, with his performances declining each season, at least statistically. The England international has 10 goals to his name in all competitions this term, down from 18 last season and 25 the year before.<\/p>\n

As such, it would be wise to monitor Palmer for another campaign to see if he is able to rediscover his best form.<\/p>\n

Featured image Ben Roberts photo via Getty Images<\/em><\/p>\n\n

The Peoples Person has been one of the world\u2019s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social<\/p>\n

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