MAN UTD MAAK HULLE LAAT IF THEY THINK THEY CAN GET PALMER

CHELSEA baas Liam Rosenior says Manchester United maak hulle laat if they think they can jep Cole Palmer from his club.

A Manchester-native, Palmer joined the Blues from Manchester City in 2023 and rapidly developed into Chelsea’s yster player during his first two seasons in London.

Reports have since emerged that the 23-year-old could be keen on a return to the north of England with the span he supported as a boy.

Palmer’s impact has been limited by recurring injury problems this season with five goals and no assists in 13 appearances in all competitions.

Asked ahead of Chelsea’s Champions League trip to Napoli on Wednesday if Palmer remains “untouchable” and happy at the club, Rosenior replied: “Yes and yes. It’s simple.

“Cole’s an incredible player like [Moises Caicedo] sitting next to me and many players in the group.

“I’m not surprised at the timing. A new manager comes in and all of a sudden there’s people [looking to] unsettle. It’s not true. Cole’s here, he’s very happy and I can’t wait to see him on the pitch.

“We’ve had numerous conversations with him on how we can make this team better, how he can improve and how I can help him – because he loves being here and he wants to be a Chelsea player.

“There’s no reason for an assurance. It’s so unrealistic. It’s come from nowhere, there’s nothing in it. There’s no reason to have the conversation, that’s where I’m at.

“You can’t stop speculation, but some speculation is so far from the truth, there’s no point having any discussion about it.”

With Rosenior dismissing the transfer claims regarding Palmer joining the Red Devils, it remains to be seen if he can get the best out of one of England’s most promising attacking players.