Will Cole Palmer leave Chelsea and join Man Utd?

Despite ongoig transfertalk, the probability of Cole Palmer transferring to Man Utd appears very low, with only 37% change of the deal goung trough. Here is why.

Cole Palmer has few opportunities to further develop within this Man Utd squad, considering his current level and potential and the role he can play in this squad.
Man Utd has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Cole Palmer.
At the moment, one of Man Utd's best players already plays in the same position as Cole Palmer.

Transfer Logic score:

Pros

Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Few direct competitors for position (Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount)
Few better competitors for position (Bruno Fernandes, Amad Diallo)
Not many competitors with higher Potential (Kobbie Mainoo, Amad Diallo)
Comparable value to previously attracted players
Comparable quality to previously attracted players

Cons

Little chance of further development
Potential star player in position on team (Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount)
Key player as direct competitor (Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount)

Cole Palmer to Man Utd transfer could be on with Chelsea star 'homesick'

23 Jan 2026 09:36 GMT

COMMENT: Manchester United may have a route to signing Cole Palmer following revelations the midfielder is feeling homesick.

Alternatives of Man Utd

Skill / pot	Player	Team	ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. More info
Skill / pot	Player / Team / Position	ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. More info
84.6 84.6	Konrad Laimer	Bayern	€25.3M
84.0 84.0	Dani Olmo	Barcelona	€55.1M
83.8 95.0	Florian Wirtz	Liverpool	€115.3M
83.6 83.6	Raphinha	Barcelona	€78M
83.4 86.0	Cody Gakpo	Liverpool	€80M
83.3 89.4	Dominik Szoboszlai	Liverpool	€78.7M
83.2 92.8	Ryan Gravenberch	Liverpool	€94.8M
83.2 83.2	Nicolò Barella	Inter	€64.5M

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