Real Madrid have reportedly set their sights on Cole Palmer ahead of next summer, as it would take a huge bid to convince Chelsea to sell.
According toFichajes, Cole Palmer is a player that Florentino Perez would like to sign at Real Madrid. The 22-year-old star could be the next modern Galactico that the club’s president would like to bring, although it would take a mammoth bid to convince Chelsea to part ways.
Cole Palmer has been sensational for Chelsea since arriving in the summer of 2023. The Blues paid a hefty fee to secure the Manchester City academy talent, and he hit the ground running and finished the season as runners-up to Erling Haaland in the race for the Golden Boot in his first season.
He has continued where he left off, as this season, he already has 11 goals and 6 assists to his name in only 15 Premier League games. There were early links to a return to Manchester City, withChelsea seemingly suggesting it would take a record bid to even convince them of a sale.
The 22-year-old star has no interest in re-joining Manchester City, and Chelsea are protected by a longer-term contract which lasts until 2033. Hence, it would be extremely difficult to sign the 22-year-old star anytime soon.
In what would come across as stressful news to Chelsea fans, Real Madrid are now keen on Palmer, as Florentino Perez wants to bring him to the Bernabeu. The club supremo eyes the 22-year-old star as the next Galactico in his plans, which would make sense as he’s already planning on having a strong English contingent with Jude Bellingham andthe links with Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Will Real Madrid pay big to sign Cole Palmer?
Chelsea view Palmer as a key asset for the present and future, meaning they will not be looking to sell anytime soon, at least not on the cheap. Given Real Madrid’s interest is always huge for any player, the 22-year-old star might lean towards the idea of joining the Spanish giants if there was a concrete approach incoming.
The potential asking price would be a stumbling block for Real Madrid, although unlike some of their other medium-term targets, Palmer’s contract at Chelsea is not ending anytime soon. Hence, any move will require a big investment from Perez, as this could get into a really interesting saga if Madrid are really intent on signing the player.