Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer continues to be linked with a surprise transfer to Manchester United amid claims that he is homesick after two-and-a-half years at Stamford Bridge
Cole Palmer arriving before a Chelsea game
Chelsea's Cole Palmer would be open to a move to Manchester United(Image: Harry Murphy)
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Cole Palmer would supposedly be open to a sensational summer move to his boyhood club, Manchester United, amid fresh claims that he is currently unsettled at Chelsea.
Palmer, 23, moved to London from Manchester City in a £42.5million transfer two-and-a-half years ago. He has grown into one of the Blues' most influential attacking players - but the England star is now being linked with a surprise switch back to the North West.
According to The Sun, Palmer would 'welcome' interest from Manchester United, the club he grew up supporting, should they show any desire to bring him to Old Trafford. He would not, though, consider making a return to City, where he came through the academy ranks, while Pep Guardiola remains in charge.
Jason Wilcox, United's director of football, saw Palmer firsthand during his journey through the City academy due to his previous role with the club and is known to be a huge admirer of a player who scored 15 goals and registered eight assists in the Premier League last term.
The report adds that Palmer, who signed an improved contract which runs until 2033 just last season, misses his hometown of Wythenshawe.
Cole Palmer of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Brentford and Chelsea at Gtech Community Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Brentford, England
Palmer is said to be homesick after two-and-a-half years at Stamford Bridge(Image: Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)
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Injuries have dogged Palmer in the 2025-26 campaign, restricting him to just 13 appearances for Chelsea. He did not feature in Sunday's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace due to a thigh issue, something Liam Rosenior confirmed pre-match.
Rosenior has already addressed transfer speculation amid claims that Palmer is homesick in the capital.
"I've had numerous conversations with Cole and he seems very happy to be here," the new Blues head coach said last week. "He's a huge part in our long-term plans.
"My job and the club's job is to get him into a situation where he can consistently perform to the level he wants to. There was frustration in the Brentford game. We need to look after him and that's why I didn't involve him in the last game."
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