Who Could Replace Cole Palmer at Chelsea if He Leaves in Summer 2026 amid the constant speculation and rumours in the media which has claimed that the Manchester United target could be open to leaving the Blues.
With strong transfer rumour smoke surrounding Cole Palmer this winter — including serious interest from Manchester United and CHELSEA reportedly setting a £120 million asking price — a blockbuster departure from Stamford Bridge this summer can no longer be ruled out.
Should Palmer depart, Chelsea’s attacking blueprint would need retooling. The Englishman’s blend of creativity, goals and versatility has been central to their rise under Liam Rosenior.
Replacing those traits — and finding someone who can thrive in Premier League football — will be one of the Blues’ biggest challenges in the 2026 summer transfer window, but Jude Bellingham could be the player that replaces Cole Palmer, according to reports.
Bellingham isn’t a like-for-like Palmer clone — he’s more of a box-to-box operator with elite creative output and physicality. But his ability to influence games, score and assist from midfield would make him a transformative signing capable of replacing both Palmer’s creativity and leadership in the final third.
Chelsea’s reported interest suggests the club are ambitious in targeting players of the absolute highest calibre — though the financial firepower required and competition from other European giants make this a difficult pursuit.
He could be The Ultimate Upgrade at Chelsea for Palmer.
IcFootballnews Says….
Losing Palmer would be a massive blow for Chelsea that is for sure, he may not be at his best this season, but he is still one of the biggest stars at CHELSEA and a player that brings so many goals to that attack.
Bellingham is a player that frustrates so many fans because he can be brilliant, but he can also go missing in games, and that is not what Chelsea needs in a player that could potentially replace Palmer.
Plus his high asking price and his £500k-a-week wages could be a problem for the Blues.
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