Palmer joined Chelsea in 2023 in a £40 million move from Manchester City, but recent rumors suggested he was becoming unsettled.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Chelsea winger Cole Palmer has addressed speculation regarding a potential summer move to Manchester United, insisting he will stay at Stamford Bridge.
Speaking with the UK Guardian ahead of Saturday’s Premier League encounter between the two clubs, the 23-year-old England international denied reports linking him with a departure.
Palmer joined the Blues in 2023 in a £40 million move from Manchester City, but recent rumors had suggested he was becoming unsettled in West London.
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Reacting to the rumors during his latest interview, Palmer expressed confidence that Chelsea can challenge for “serious trophies” next season, provided “the right players in the right positions” are signed this summer.
“Everyone just talks,” he said when questioned about the Manchester United rumors. “When I see it, I just laugh. Obviously, Manchester is my home. All my family are there, but I don’t miss it. 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. I’ve got no plans to move from Chelsea. We’ve still got a lot to play for.”
Chelsea currently sit in sixth place on the Premier League table, four points behind Liverpool in fifth position.
A win against United would close the gap on the Red Devils; however, a loss could severely dent their top-five aspirations with only five fixtures remaining in the season.
