Cole Palmer's Friend Makes Bold Manchester United Transfer Claim
One of Cole Palmer's close friends has publicly vowed to orchestrate a transfer for the Chelsea star to Manchester United, asserting that the player 'belongs' at Old Trafford. Palmer, who grew up as a Manchester United supporter, moved to Chelsea in a £40 million deal from Manchester City in 2023, despite his early allegiance to the Red Devils.
From Manchester City Academy to Chelsea Stardom
Despite his childhood fandom for Manchester United, Palmer was recruited by Manchester City at the age of eight and progressed through their academy to the first team. However, he made only 19 Premier League appearances for City before being sold to Chelsea, where he has since emerged as one of the world's top football talents.
In his debut season at Stamford Bridge, Palmer delivered a sensational performance, scoring 27 goals and providing 15 assists, leading the Premier League in contributions. His success earned him England caps, including a goal in the Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain, and he was named the Premier League Young Player of the Season.
Recent Form and Transfer Speculation
Although Palmer's output slightly declined last season, he still managed 18 goals across all competitions, helping Chelsea qualify for the Champions League, win the Europa Conference League, and secure the Club World Cup. Earlier this season, he faced challenges with form and fitness, sparking rumors that he missed Manchester and might be open to joining Manchester United, with a return to Manchester City ruled out under Pep Guardiola's management.
Chelsea has attempted to quash transfer speculation, labeling Palmer as one of three 'untouchable' players in Liam Rosenior's squad. Yet, links to a move persist, fueled by his friend's recent comments.
Friend's Mission and Social Media Revelation
Manchester-based rapper Tunde, who spent time with Palmer during a holiday in Dubai, shared photos on Instagram with the caption: 'Bro from early. 1 day I will get CP to UTD back home where he belongs. Go ask him who his favourite team is.' This post has intensified discussions about Palmer's potential future at Manchester United.
Manager and Expert Opinions
Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior recently addressed Palmer's situation, stating, 'Cole Palmer is an incredible player... he's very happy and I can't wait to see him back on the pitch. He loves being here and he wants to be a Chelsea player.' Former Chelsea captain Ruud Gullit expressed hope that Palmer remains at Stamford Bridge, emphasizing his desire for the player to win major trophies with the club.
Conversely, former Manchester United striker Louis Saha endorsed a potential move, telling CasinoHawks, 'It would be incredibly exciting to see Cole Palmer at Manchester United. He is just a terrific player. If he does think about going back to Manchester again, I'm sure that he's going to be exciting for United fans.'
Current Season and Future Prospects
Palmer has recently regained his top form, scoring a first-half hat-trick against Wolves. He now aims to help Chelsea secure a top-four finish in the Premier League, with the team currently in fifth place with 12 games left, and advance in the Champions League. Chelsea's next match is against Burnley in the Premier League on Saturday.
