Why Cole Palmer is Set for a Sensational Transfer to Manchester United from Chelsea
- Cole Palmer has scored 43 goals and 29 assists in 97 games since joining Chelsea, earning the 2024 Premier League Young Player of the Season award
- Ex-United coach René Meulensteen believes Palmer could join Manchester United, citing the player’s lifelong support for the club
- Despite being under contract until 2033, Meulensteen suggests future circumstances could open the door for a move to Old Trafford
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Former Manchester United first-team coach René Meulensteen has predicted that Chelsea star Cole Palmer could one day make a sensational move to Old Trafford.
Meulensteen believes the England international has what it takes to thrive at Manchester United and has hinted that a transfer might become possible in the future.
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Cole Palmer’s rise since Chelsea switch
Cole Palmer has quickly become one of the Premier League’s standout performers since his £42.5 million transfer from Manchester City to Chelsea in 2023.
The 23-year-old forward was named Premier League Young Player of the Season in 2024 and played a crucial role in helping the Blues clinch the 2025 UEFA Conference League title.
Since joining Chelsea, Palmer has amassed an impressive 43 goals and 29 assists across 97 appearances.
Though he is reportedly happy in west London and contracted to the club until 2033, Meulensteen suggests that circumstances in football can change quickly.
Why Cole Palmer could join Man United
Speaking to Grosvenor Sport, Meulensteen highlighted Palmer’s long-standing support for Manchester United as a key factor in a potential move.
“It’s almost a public secret that Cole Palmer is a Manchester United fan,” he said. “What surprised me is how he slipped through the fingers of United, with him being at Manchester City and then getting his chance at Chelsea.”
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The former United coach added:
“He is a player who can make a difference. Could he play for United in the future? Yeah, I can’t see why not.”
Meulensteen acknowledged Palmer’s lengthy contract with Chelsea but pointed out that things in football don’t always go according to plan.
“Sometimes things don’t work out and players and clubs fall out. Then United would be interested and it could be a really good destination for him,” he noted.
“He is a United fan after all, and he is a player that would bring United back to a higher level.”
Cole Palmer stars as Chelsea win Club World Cup
Palmer’s visit followed a remarkable season that ended with Chelsea lifting the revamped 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
In the final against Paris Saint-Germain, he was unplayable, scoring twice and setting up another in a 3-0 win over the European champions.
His standout performance earned him the Golden Ball, given to the tournament’s best player.
According to Transfermarkt, Palmer recorded 32 goal involvements this season: 18 goals and 14 assists in 52 appearances.
That form has many tipping him for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, with his name now in the same breath as the world's elite.
Cole Palmer praises Mohammed Kudus
In a separate report, YEN.com.gh highlighted the praise Mohammed Kudus received from Cole Palmer.
Palmer spoke candidly about what he admires in Kudus, describing him as a “very good” player.
Source: YEN.com.gh
