Cole Palmer encouraged to make big Chelsea decision after Man Utd transfer interest

Cole Palmer has faced speculation over a move to Manchester United after reports of unhappiness at Chelsea

Former Chelsea midfielder Gus Poyet has warned Cole Palmer against joining Manchester United.

Reports emerged in recent weeks that the England international was looking for a move away from Stamford Bridge and eyeing a return to the North West.

It was claimed that the Red Devils were interested in the former Manchester City attacker while social media activity suggested that he could move to Old Trafford and join the club he supported growing up. It was claimed that Palmer was unsettled in West London, though Liam Rosenior dispelled the notion at the end of January and reaffirmed that the 23-year-old was happy with the Blues.

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Poyet, meanwhile, has warned Palmer over moving to the Red Devils as he believes they aren’t the force they once were and that Chelsea are a better-run club.

Speaking exclusively 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.

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“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.”

Palmer has also faced the question surrounding a return to Manchester. The England international netted a hat-trick in the recent win over Wolves as he steps up his comeback from injury.

But the playmaker poured cold water on reports of a Red Devils switch. He said: “Everyone loves to chat rubbish, don’t they? I don’t pay too much attention to it,” Palmer said, when asked about his celebration. “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 is amazing, he gives us all confidence.

“Lets 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.”

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