Chelsea star Cole Palmer has been warned against joining Manchester United, following reports of a potential move to Old Trafford that surfaced during the January transfer window
Cole Palmer gestures during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge.
Cole Palmer has been sent a warning over a possible move to Manchester United. (Image: Andrew Kearns - CameraSport, CameraSport via Getty Images)
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Former Chelsea midfielder Gus Poyet has sent a warning to Cole Palmer against making the switch to Manchester United. It comes after speculation linking the former Man City man with a move to Old Trafford.
Speculation surfaced in recent weeks that the England international was seeking a departure from Stamford Bridge and considering a return to the North West. It was suggested that the United held an interest in the forward, whilst social media behaviour hinted that he might relocate to Old Trafford and sign for the club he followed as a youngster.
Claims emerged that Palmer felt unsettled in West London, though Liam Rosenior dismissed this suggestion at the end of January and confirmed that the 23-year-old remained content with the Blues.
Poyet, however, has advised Palmer against joining the Red Devils as he maintains they are no longer the powerhouse they once were and that Chelsea operates as a superior club.
Speaking to football.london, 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.
Cole Palmer during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge.
Cole Palmer has himself spoken out about the speculation linking him with a move to Man United. (Image: Justin Setterfield, Getty Images)
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"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."
Palmer has also been confronted with questions surrounding a potential return to Manchester. The England international struck a hat-trick in the recent victory over Wolves as he continues his comeback from injury.
However, the playmaker dismissed speculation of a move to Old Trafford. He said: "Everyone loves to chat rubbish, don't they? I don't pay too much attention to it.
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"You see things. But I feel like I've come from a strong place anyway so I don't pay attention to it.
"Life under Liam [Roseniror] is amazing, he gives us all confidence.
"Let's us be ourselves, play free. I'm sure when I'm back proper fit you'll see the best of me. Him and all the staff give us all confidence on the training pitch, with his strategies, the way we play... I really like it."