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Chelsea Try to Play Down Palmer to United Speculation

Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior insists Cole Palmer is 'untouchable' despite the midfielder's reported desire to return to Manchester and interest from Manchester United.

  • On Jan 27, 2026, Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior dismissed reports linking Cole Palmer to Manchester United as unrealistic and said Palmer wants to remain a Chelsea player.
  • On Monday, reports suggested Cole Palmer, 23-year-old Chelsea midfielder, has grown unsettled at Stamford Bridge and would be receptive to a return to Manchester United despite his contract through 2030.
  • Fitting Palmer would require navigating United's complex attack options, including signings like Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko, and Bruno Fernandes, whose contract runs until 2027 with an exit fee of �57m.
  • Ahead of Wednesday's trip to Napoli, Cole Palmer travelled with Chelsea after missing Sunday's 3-1 win, and Liam Rosenior said Palmer 'seems very happy to be here.'
  • Given his profile and Chelsea's `untouchable` status, Palmer would require a seismic fee, with Chelsea valuing him at `57m` before any move to Manchester United.
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Metro News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
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