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Chelsea have slapped a €200 million price tag around Cole Palmer’s head in an attempt to ward off interest from Real Madrid.
There have been growing reports in recent weeks that Madrid want to make Palmer their next Galactico signing in 2025.
According to the Spanish media, Chelsea have no intention to sell Palmer and are demanding €200m from the Champions League winners in order to even consider a sale. That would make Palmer Chelsea's record sale.
The 22-year-old left Man City for Chelsea for €47 million in the summer of 2023 and he has established himself as one of the best players in the Premier League since his move to Stamford Bridge.
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This season, Palmer has been in inspired form, delivering 11 goals and six assists in the Premier League to lead Chelsea up to second place in the table.
Palmer now has a brilliant 50 goal contributions in 48 games since joining Chelsea, while he was recently named England Men’s Player of the Year for 2023-24.
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Palmer produced a brilliant display in Chelsea’s 4-3 win at Tottenham in the London derby on Sunday.
He scored twice from the penalty spot and also delivered a sumptuous pass for Enzo Fernandez’s goal.
His performances have led to Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea moving up to second in the Premier League and the closest challengers to leaders Liverpool.
He has been capped 11 times by England, scoring two goals.
Palmer scored England’s equaliser in the Euro 2024 final but Spain went on to win 2-1.