Cole Palmer's transfer to Manchester United has been ruled out by the club's chiefs. The England star, who turned 24 earlier this week, will not be joining the Red Devils this summer.
What happened?
Manchester United had been linked with a move for Cole Palmer, but the club has decided that signing him is not a priority. Palmer's current £150,000-a-week deal runs until 2033, and United know it would cost them a fee of around £90m to lure him to Old Trafford.
The attacking midfielder has suffered a dramatic loss of form, which has left his inclusion in Thomas Tuchel's England World Cup squad in doubt. Reports have claimed Palmer wants to be playing Champions League football next season, and would be open to a move to United.
Why it matters for Cole Palmer
Palmer grew up supporting Manchester United, and has been impressed with their recent renaissance under interim boss Michael Carrick. However, United have other positions to strengthen ahead of next season, and signing Palmer would be hard to justify financially.
United spent almost £210m last summer rebuilding their attacking options, with the signings of Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo. The club is also confident of keeping Bruno Fernandes, while Marcus Rashford's future remains unclear.
What comes next?
United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is keen to sign two central midfielders and two defenders this summer. Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte will leave United, while crocked centre back Matthijs de Ligt is also expected to depart. Before any business, United chiefs have a decision to make over the manager's role, with Carrick impressing since taking the reins in January.
Carrick has been backed by Casemiro, who said: "In my opinion, he completely deserves it, I think he's a guy who has already demonstrated that he has very good qualities to be a Manchester United coach." United will now focus on strengthening their squad in other areas, with Cole Palmer not a priority target.
The decision to rule out a move for Palmer will be a blow to the England star, who had been hoping to join a club that can offer him Champions League football. However, United's financial concerns have taken precedence, and Palmer will now have to consider other options.
Palmer's future remains uncertain, with his current deal at Chelsea running until 2033. The England star will have to wait and see what the future holds, but for now, a move to Manchester United is off the table.
United's transfer plans will now focus on other targets, with the club looking to strengthen their squad in key areas. The Red Devils will be hoping to make a strong start to the new season, and will be looking to bring in players who can help them achieve their goals.
The summer transfer window is always a busy time for football clubs, and Manchester United will be no exception. The club will be looking to make some key signings, and will be hoping to offload some of their fringe players. Cole Palmer, however, will not be one of their targets, despite his impressive form for England.
The England star will now have to consider other options, with several clubs likely to be interested in his services. Palmer's future remains uncertain, but one thing is clear - he will not be joining Manchester United this summer.
United's decision to rule out a move for Palmer will be a blow to the player, but the club has made it clear that they have other priorities. The Red Devils will be focusing on strengthening their squad in other areas, and Palmer will have to wait and see what the future holds.
The transfer window is always full of surprises, and there is still plenty of time for things to change. However, for now, Cole Palmer's move to Manchester United is off the table, and the England star will have to consider other options.
Palmer's form for England has been impressive, and he will be hoping to continue that form next season. However, he will not be doing so in a Manchester United shirt, after the club ruled out a move for him.
The future is uncertain for Cole Palmer, but one thing is clear - he will not be joining Manchester United this summer. The England star will have to wait and see what the future holds, but for now, he will have to consider other options.
United's transfer plans will now focus on other targets, with the club looking to strengthen their squad in key areas. The Red Devils will be hoping to make a strong start to the new season, and will be looking to bring in players who can help them achieve their goals.
The summer transfer window is always a busy time for football clubs, and Manchester United will be no exception. The club will be looking to make some key signings, and will be hoping to offload some of their fringe players. Cole Palmer, however, will not be one of their targets, despite his impressive form for England.