Chelsea have had a £35 million provide rejected by Premier League rivals Manchester Metropolis for Cole Palmer, in accordance with Jacob Steinberg of The Guardian.
The Blues, who’ve made 10 new additions to their squad this summer time, are eager to herald one other attacker earlier than the switch window closes on Friday (September 1). They’ve been credited with an curiosity in a number of gamers after Michael Olise snubbed them to signal a brand new deal at Crystal Palace.
Manchester Metropolis attacker Palmer, 21, is the most recent participant to be linked with a transfer to Stamford Bridge. The Day by day Telegraph lately reported that new Chelsea’s supervisor Mauricio Pochettino has permitted a late transfer for the England U21 worldwide.
The Blues wasted no time in stepping up their curiosity in Palmer, as they made a £35 million bid for the teen. Nevertheless, the proposal has been rejected out of hand by the reigning Premier League champions.
It stays to be seen if the London-based membership return with an improved provide for Palmer. Pep Guardiola’s facet, in the meantime, have a call to make concerning the attacker’s future, with the participant eager to safe common enjoying time.
Palmer rose via the ranks at Manchester Metropolis earlier than making his senior debut in a 3-0 EFL Cup win in opposition to Burnley in September 2020. The winger has gone on to play 41 video games throughout competitions for the Cityzens, bagging six targets and two assists.
The Chelsea goal has appeared in three video games throughout competitions for Metropolis this season. He was on the scoresheet of their Group Protect defeat in opposition to Arsenal and UEFA Tremendous Cup win in opposition to Sevilla. He additionally clocked 10 minutes of sport time of their 3-0 league win over Burnley.
Manchester Metropolis’s Cole Palmer not the one participant on Chelsea’s shortlist
Manchester Metropolis’s Cole Palmer will not be the one attacker Chelsea are contemplating signing within the closing days of the window. The Blues have additionally been credited with an curiosity in Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe. Mikel Arteta’s facet are reportedly prepared to promote the Englishman.
The Stamford Bridge outfit are additionally mulling a transfer for Barcelona winger Ansu Fati, as per The Day by day Telegraph. The La Liga champions are ready to dump the Spaniard, with Tottenham Hotspur among the many golf equipment supplied his companies. In the meantime, Blaugrana attacker Raphinha can be into account.
Whereas the Blues have a number of attackers on their shortlist, Palmer is rising as a critical possibility. Pochettino’s facet are hopeful of getting a deal throughout the road for the teen.