'Unrealistic' Cole Palmer Man United transfer rebuffed as huge Chelsea claim made

Speculation linking Cole Palmer with a move to Manchester United has not gone away despite Liam Rosenior's clear stance

Sam Allardyce believes Chelsea will sell Cole Palmer to Manchester United "for the right price" amid continued speculation linking the England international with a move to his boyhood club.

The Blues' playmaker is understood to be a United fan, despite coming through the academy at Manchester City before his transfer to Stamford Bridge.

Reports earlier this year suggested Palmer would welcome a return to Manchester, being closer to his home in Wythenshawe, though Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior has insisted the 23-year-old is content at the club.

Nevertheless, that has done little to quell speculation linking the Chelsea star with a switch to Old Trafford, and Allardyce believes the Blues are always willing to turn a profit in what would represent a landmark signing for United.

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Speaking on the No Tippy Tappy podcast, Allardyce said: "Chelsea will always sell at the right price, so it's whether Manchester United have the money that they'd want for him Cole Palmer.

"It would be a big signing for United. He's only 23-years-old, so they'd get a good seven or eight years from him, maybe more if he looks after himself.

"He's a particular talent who shone from day one at Chelsea. There has been a bit of a lull because of his injuries, but he'll get back to the level he was at sooner rather than later.

"He's a tremendous talent, but I do think Chelsea are always in a position to make profit off a player."

Rosenior tried to dismiss transfer speculation linking Palmer with a Chelsea departure, insisting a switch to United was far-fetched and claiming there was no substance to it.

He said: "There's no reason for assurance. It's so unrealistic. It's come from nowhere. There's nothing in it. There's no reason to have the conversation. That's where I'm at.

"Cole is very happy. I've had numerous conversations with him. Our thoughts are on how we can make this team better, how he can improve and how I can help him.

"He loves being here and he wants to be a Chelsea player. You can't stop speculation, but some speculation is so far from the truth. There's no point in having a discussion about it."

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