Manchester United are being linked with a move for Cole Palmer and the details of his Chelsea contract make it a realistic but challenging deal to do.
It is no secret that Cole Palmer is a boyhood United fan, so naturally, supporters are hopeful that the English playmaker will one day call Old Trafford home.
This week, reports have emerged that Palmer is unsettled at Chelsea which has sparked rumours that a move to United could follow in 2026.
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Considering that United need a Bruno Fernandes replacement in the next few years, Cole Palmer is the perfect target.
But it is widely accepted that Palmer is one of the best in the Premier League, so a deal would not come cheap.
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Cole Palmer’s contract and wages at Chelsea
If United were to poach Palmer from Stamford Bridge, Ineos would have to have a bid accepted by Chelsea, and the negotiating power unfortunately lies with the London outfit.
That is because Palmer’s contract at Chelsea is valid until 2033. The 23-year-old signed an extension to his deal as recently as 2024.
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It means Chelsea are under no pressure to lower their asking price for Palmer unless the player pushes for a move internally.
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Chelsea have handed out long-term contracts to several players to spread their costs under PSR over a longer period.
According to Metro, Palmer’s current deal pockets him around £130,000 per week in wages. Although it is mentioned that his deal is incentive-based, so his pay could rise.
Man United can offer Cole Palmer a pay rise
Since the takeover, Ineos have been trying to get United’s wage bill back under control.
Several of the club’s top earners have been offloaded, and new signings have not been handed extortionate wages.
Palmer would easily be the highest profile signed by Ineos so far, so United could easily offer him a pay rise from his current ÂŁ130,000 per week wages.
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Casemiro is United’s top earner at £350,000 per week, while Bruno Fernandes earns £300,000 per week.
Not only could United offer Palmer the opportunity to play for his boyhood club, but a pay rise could help lure him to Old Trafford.
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