“He came to meet me after training yesterday to tell me he wants to leave the club this January. I’m not sad, but I’m truly heartbroken. This is the player we rely on the most when we need results,” Reece James broke down in tears during the press conference as another key Chelsea star confirmed he will be leaving this January

Manchester United fans grow optimistic about potential Cole Palmer transfer following derby success

In the aftermath of Manchester United’s triumph in the Manchester derby, the Old Trafford faithful have become increasingly hopeful about the prospect of securing Chelsea star Cole Palmer’s signature in the coming months.

Palmer has experienced a difficult and injury-plagued campaign this season, with physical setbacks forcing him to spend considerable periods on the sidelines throughout the year.

His unavailability was particularly noticeable during Chelsea’s Champions League encounter with Pafos, and his output has been limited to just five goals across all competitions up to this point in the season.

While Liam Rosenior has been complimentary about Palmer’s contributions to the squad, rumors have been circulating that the talented midfielder is finding it difficult to settle into life in the capital.

Ben Jacobs dismisses speculation linking Cole Palmer with Manchester United move

Manchester United’s fanbase has been quick to draw connections about the possibility of bringing Chelsea’s number 10 to Old Trafford, frequently pointing to a nostalgic childhood photograph that shows Palmer wearing their iconic jersey.

Nevertheless, Ben Jacobs has downplayed the transfer speculation during a recent appearance on TheUnitedStand, revealing that he hasn’t come across any information that would lend credibility to these rumors. In his assessment, this is not a transfer that looks likely to materialize in the foreseeable future.

“I am not aware of Manchester United trying for Cole Palmer. It’s clear he loved living in Manchester but it’s unclear if there has been a turning point in London where he is now unhappy,” Jacobs explained.

“Chelsea don’t want to sell, so it feels like a non-starter and I’d be surprised if United made a move for another 10 following Mbeumo and Cunha signings.”

Alternative destination emerges as Manchester City enter the picture for Palmer

Palmer departed Manchester City for Chelsea after finding first-team opportunities extremely limited under Pep Guardiola’s management.

Currently, Enzo Maresca is being widely discussed as a leading candidate to succeed the Spanish tactician at the Etihad Stadium, should Guardiola decide to bring his highly successful Premier League tenure to an end.

Against this backdrop, speculation is intensifying that Palmer could potentially reunite with Maresca at Manchester City, capitalizing on the strong working relationship they established during their time together at Stamford Bridge.

Todd Boehly and Chelsea’s ownership group have attracted considerable scrutiny regarding their stewardship of the club, but having Palmer committed to a contract that still has approximately seven years left to run provides them with significant leverage should serious interest in the player begin to develop from rival clubs.