Cole Palmer could be receptive to a proposal from Manchester United should the club he supported as a boy firm up their interest within the Chelsea star.
The England international is reportedly unsettled in west London two-and-a-half years on from his £42.5million move from Manchester City.
Palmer is claimed to miss his family and the buddies he grew up with in his hometown of Wythenshawe.
It might likely take an enormous offer to tempt Chelsea into parting company with one among their ‘untouchables’.
The 23-year-old signed a brand new contract last yr on improved terms until 2033 but would, in keeping with The Sun, welcome a proposal from United.
Despite being discontent with life within the capital Palmer could be reluctant to rejoin City where he struggled for first team opportunities, particularly within the Premier League, under Pep Guardiola.
United’s current director football, meanwhile, Jason Wilcox is well are aware of Palmer’s talent having nurtured his talent in his previous role at City.
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The Red Devils are currently well stocked for left-footed forwards with Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo already cemented as key components of interim manager Michael Carrick’s rejuvenated team.
Patrick Dorgu, too, is emerging as a serious starting option in a new-look attacking role, but Palmer could possibly be viewed as a long-term successor for captain Bruno Fernandes.
The Portugal international s under contract at United until next yr and the club has the choice of one other yr.
But Fernandes also has an agreement with United that he can move to an overseas club for £57m in the summertime.
Palmer, meanwhile, has struggled with injury problems this season and has began just 11 games in consequence of an ongoing groin issue.
‘Unfortunately for us Cole’s not quite right for this one,’ Liam Rosenior said ahead of Sunday’s win against Crystal Palace.
‘I’ve said before in press conferences we wish to make sure that that each player is 100 per cent. There’s no use risking players in January for what we wish to attain.
‘He’s got just a little niggle in his thigh, he’s not quite 100 per cent, but he’s got a likelihood for Wednesday, hopefully he’s back for then.’
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