UMVA has learned that Cole Palmer, the talented 24-year-old Chelsea star, could be the perfect fit for Manchester United's struggling attack, according to Ryan Giggs.
Giggs believes Palmer would ease some of the pressure on Bruno Fernandes, who has been shouldering the creative burden for United. The Red Devils splashed out around £200million last summer to revamp their attack, but they're still on the lookout for more firepower.
Palmer, a Manchester lad who grew up supporting United, has emerged as a top transfer target for the club. He's reportedly open to a move to Old Trafford, just three years after joining Chelsea for £42.5million.
Sources close to Palmer have revealed that he's become disillusioned with life at Chelsea, particularly after the club's decision to loan out Nicolas Jackson to Bayern Munich. However, Chelsea's hierarchy insists that Palmer is not for sale, and they're in a strong negotiating position given his contract, which runs until 2033.
Giggs told his former teammate that Palmer would 'fit the bill' at United, saying, 'Yeah, he would, Manchester lad. Where would he play with obviously Bruno [Fernandes] at No.10? He could play off the right possibly.'
Fernandes needs greater support in the final third, and Giggs emphasized the importance of having multiple players who can create chances. 'What if Bruno has a bad day or he's injured? You need three or four players in your squad who can make things happen for these players to put the ball in the back of the net.'
Palmer has had a challenging season, missing 11 league matches through injury, including several games due to muscle problems and a broken toe. Despite this, he's confident that Chelsea can challenge for major silverware next season if they get their recruitment right.
The England international has seven years left on his contract at Chelsea and has dismissed rumors that he's 'missing' being back home in Manchester. 'Everyone just talks. When I see it I just laugh,' he said.
Palmer believes Chelsea can compete for serious trophies next season if they sign the right players. 'We want to win now and I think if we add right in the summer we can compete for serious trophies next season. I don’t think we’re far off.'
