Home / Football / Premier League News Cole Palmer claims he has no plans to move from Chelsea amid Manchester United interest Cole Palmer has been linked with a move back to Manchester this summer Written by Mitch Fretton Last Update: April 17, 2026 11:02:16 pm BST 3 min read Cole Palmer has played down speculation over his future, insisting he is committed to Chelsea despite reports linking him with a move to Manchester United. The 23-year-old, who joined Chelsea from Manchester City in 2023, has been the subject of transfer talk in recent weeks, with suggestions his dip in form could lead to a return to the North West.But Palmer rejected those claims and said he has no intention of leaving Stamford Bridge.Everyone just talks, he said.When I see it I just laugh. Obviously Manchester is my home. All my family are there, but I dont miss it.Maybe Ill miss it if I dont go for three months or something. But then when I get home I think theres nothing there for me anyway.Table of Contents1 Palmers Chelsea future addressed2 Chelseas summer transfer plans3 Chelsea vs Manchester United key for UCL racePalmers Chelsea future addressedAfter a strong start to life at Chelsea, Palmer has found goals harder to come by this season, scoring 10 so far after hitting 43 across his first two campaigns.That drop has led to speculation around his situation, but the midfielder made it clear he remains focused on his current club.Ive got no plans to move from Chelsea, he said.Weve still got a lot to play for. Weve got the FA Cup semi-final and if we finish in a Champions League spot it puts us in a good position to sign players that we need.Palmer signed a long-term contract extension in 2024, tying him to Chelsea until 2033.Chelseas summer transfer plans With Chelsea currently pushing for a top-five finish, Palmer also spoke about the clubs plans moving forward.Alongside captain Reece James, he has held discussions with the clubs hierarchy about strengthening the squad.We spoke to the owners and theyre sure of the players that are going to do it, Palmer said.Reece wont sign a six-year contract if hes not spoken to the owners and the directors.Me and Reece spoke a lot, about things we need, players we need to sign and how things need to be. He wouldnt sign a new contract if he didnt know what was going on.Chelsea vs Manchester United key for UCL raceChelsea currently sit sixth in the Premier League and face Manchester United this weekend in a match that could shape the race for Champions League qualification.A top-five finish would secure a return to Europes top competition and, as Palmer pointed out, strengthen the clubs position in the transfer market. Topics: Chelsea F.C. Cole Palmer Manchester United F.C. Follow us: Mitch Fretton Reporter Mitch is a freelance sports journalist with experience working for LiveScore, GOAL and Colchester United. He has experience working from both his desk at home and in the press box at games covering the Champions League and international football. Read more from Mitch Fretton
