Former Gus Poyet has urged rising star Cole Palmer to think carefully before considering a move to Manchester United amid new speculation linking the winger with an end-of-season transfer. Reports emerging this week suggest United are preparing to test the resolve of Chelsea following Palmer’s standout campaign,
Poyet, who made over 140 appearances for CHELSEA, believes Palmer’s development could be disrupted by a high-profile switch, cautioning that the stability and central role he currently enjoys in west London may not be replicated at Old Trafford.
Speaking to media outlets, the Uruguayan emphasised that Palmer’s trajectory has been built on trust, system fit and consistent minutes — elements he fears United cannot guarantee given their ongoing rebuilding process.
Palmer, signed from Manchester City last summer, has quickly established himself as a key figure, contributing goals, creativity and versatility across Chelsea’s frontline. His emergence has drawn widespread interest, but Chelsea remain determined to keep him as a cornerstone of their long-term project
Speaking to football.london via Premier League betting odds site BetWright, he said: “I wouldn’t, if I was him. I’m not saying this because I played for Chelsea, because this is not the United from Sir Alex Ferguson. People that say, ‘It’s still Man United,’ I’m sorry, no. The last five years, six years? No [it’s not the same].
“So I think Chelsea now is a better club, structure and more consistent than United. I’m not British, maybe sometimes for British people or for the players, Man United is still the biggest club, fair enough but I wouldn’t say that.
“Now, then there is a situation with his position at CHELSEA, that is a process. He likes to play in a certain position, he left Man City because he was playing wide and playing a little, and now he’s back to the wide position
“I really hope he doesn’t get upset, he’s performing and he’s happy, because if not, obviously that can’t help. So let’s see what happens at the end of the season, especially in the World Cup, because I think he’s a player of, incredible, incredible quality and Chelsea needs him to stay.”
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