The 22-year-old Cole Palmer has already accumulated 50 goals and assists in the Premier League for the 2023-24 season, a milestone unmatched by any other player. Currently the third-highest scorer in the league, Palmer has solidified his position as one of the Premier League’s top talents. His rapid ascent has drawn interest from top clubs, with Real Madrid, the reigning European champions, reportedly eyeing a move for him.
Palmer has long been a Manchester United fan, and former player Louis Saha believes his childhood connection to the club could make Old Trafford a potential destination. However, Saha also acknowledges that Real Madrid seems a more likely next step for the talented forward.
In an interview with Complete Sports, Saha commented: “A move to Manchester United could eventually make sense because Palmer has always been a fan of the club, but after leaving Chelsea, I see him heading to Real Madrid. He’s on a path to join them, and I don’t think the move would intimidate him. He’s confident, never second-guessing himself. He just wants to enjoy playing, and he’s thriving. Chelsea is lucky to have him, as he’s a huge talent, and I think he’d shine in Spain.”
Saha also expressed his belief that United missed a key opportunity to sign Palmer when Manchester City put him on the market in 2023. Chelsea secured his services for £42.5m ($49.5 million), a deal Saha considers a significant loss for United. He praised Palmer’s fearless mentality and his ability to perform under pressure, qualities Saha feels are lacking in the current United squad.
“It’s easy to say in hindsight that United should’ve signed Palmer, but it wasn’t obvious at the time,” Saha said. “Looking at him now, you can see that he’s always eager to play, constantly improving, and proving people wrong. He has no limits to what he can achieve. I’m a big fan of his mentality and consistency, which United doesn’t have right now. They’re also dealing with issues off the field with the director of football, which complicates things.”
Given his outstanding form and status as one of the Premier League’s top performers, Palmer’s next transfer is expected to exceed £100 million. He is under contract with Chelsea until 2033, which gives the club a strong position in any future negotiations.
Palmer is expected to miss Chelsea’s upcoming Conference League match against Astana to rest and recover. He is set to return to action for their Premier League fixture against Brentford on Sunday, where fans will be eager to see more of his brilliance on the field.
C. Palmer
Cole Palmer
EnglandThis season he played in total twice for 50 minutes for Europa Conference League.
C. Palmer didn’t score any goal for Chelsea. He procured no assists. He received no yellow cards and no red cards.
His team is currently 2nd in Europa Conference League. In the last match Chelsea won 4-3 against Tottenham Hotspur.
Chelsea performance and stats
Chelsea
Chelsea is currently 1st in the Europa Conference League with 12 points.
In the last 6 games, it has won 5 times and lost once. In its last match, Chelsea won 0-2 against Heidenheim.
It has a positive goal difference after scoring 18 goals and conceding 3.
Chelsea will play the next match in Europa Conference League against Astana on Thursday 12th of December in Astana. The prediction is Chelsea winning the match.
