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Truth on Cole Palmer to Man Utd links as boyhood fan prepares to face Red Devils

🔴The truth on links between Chelsea star Cole Palmer and Manchester United has been revealed…

By Ciaran McCarthy · Football 365

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 4:07 PM

Key Things to Know

Manchester United never discussed signing Cole Palmer during summer transfer talks with Chelsea, according to reporter Kieran Gill.
Chelsea and Manchester United directors negotiated a £48 million deal for Andrey Santos without mentioning Palmer.
Rumors had circulated claiming Palmer wanted to join Manchester United due to being a boyhood fan.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United never held conversations with Chelsea regarding Cole Palmer during the summer transfer window, according to reporter Kieran Gill. Despite widespread speculation and social media claims suggesting the boyhood United fan wanted a move to Old Trafford, club officials did not discuss Palmer when negotiating other business ahead of their upcoming Premier League meeting.

While Chelsea and United directors completed a £48 million deal for Andrey Santos, Palmer was never mentioned. The report comes as Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso prepares to face under-pressure United boss Michael Carrick on Saturday.

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