Manchester United legend Nicky Butt has publicly tipped his former club to pursue a move for Chelsea forward Cole Palmer.
Palmer, 24, came through Manchester City’s youth academy before making his first-team debut back in 2020 under Pep Guardiola.
Despite showing considerable promise in City’s development setup, Palmer struggled to cement a regular place in Guardiola’s highly competitive starting line-up.
That led to a move to Chelsea in 2023, a decision driven by Palmer’s desire to play consistently and accelerate his development at the highest level.
His debut campaign at Stamford Bridge was nothing short of spectacular, with the Englishman registering 25 goals and 15 assists in 45 appearances across all competitions.
Palmer carried that form into the following season, contributing to Chelsea’s victories in both the Club World Cup and the Conference League.
However, his most recent campaign proved far more difficult, with persistent injury problems hampering his ability to maintain consistent performances throughout the season.
Despite those setbacks, Palmer remains one of the most sought-after attacking talents in the Premier League, valued at around £86m by Transfermarkt.
Butt, a key figure in United’s iconic Class of 92, believes a move for Palmer to Old Trafford would represent a major statement of intent for the club.
Landing a player of Palmer’s quality from a direct Premier League rival would undoubtedly be considered a significant coup for Manchester United as they look to rebuild their squad.
The prospect of Palmer swapping Stamford Bridge for Old Trafford would mark one of the most eye-catching transfers in recent Premier League history should it materialise.
United supporters will be eager to see whether the club’s hierarchy acts on Butt’s suggestion during what promises to be a crucial summer transfer window.