Bruno Fernandes sends telling message to Cole Palmer following stunning £120m Man Utd links
Cole Palmer has seen stunning links with boyhood club Manchester United in recent weeks
Manchester United are targeting Champions League football this season under Michael Carrick and have been touted to go big in the transfer market in the summer if they do reach their goal of returning to Europe.
The Red Devils spent big on their strike-force last summer, and the midfield has been touted as a primary position to strengthen in 2026, with the likes of Sandro Tonali recently linked in addition to historical interest in Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba.
While the above would-be additions operate in central or defensive midfield and could replace the outgoing Casemiro, United have also been touted to launch a major offensive to secure a world-class replacement for captain Bruno Fernandes.
That is in the shape of Cole Palmer, who was a United fan in his childhood and has seen reports that he is ‘homesick’ at Chelsea at present, leading to stunning rumours of an £120million move to Old Trafford as a dream replacement for Fernandes – who recently sent out a message to the 23-year-old as rumours continue to swirl.
Fernandes sends message to Palmer after Chelsea hat-trick
Palmer scored his fourth Premier League hat-trick for Chelsea on Saturday as bottom side Wolves were swept aside by three first-half goals, two of which came from the penalty spot as the England international’s near-faultless record from the spot continues.
The ex-Manchester City academy product has spent much of this campaign out with a persistent groin injury but returned to form in headline-grabbing fashion on Saturday to remind the world just why he is one of the most coveted players in his position in Europe. Links with United are inevitable considering his close ties with the city and with the Red Devils themselves, but United captain Fernandes appeared to show his support for Palmer in a comment left on his Instagram.
Palmer posted several pictures from Chelsea’s 3-1 win at Wolves accompanied by the caption: “just enjoy”. This appeared to draw the attention of Fernandes, who commented below the post: “What a player.”
Fernandes’ words quickly drew responses from fans, with the comment racking up over 54,000 likes and a thousand responses. “Agent Bruno,” said one fan, while another added: “I can see what you are doing here mate [laughing face emoji].”
Palmer responds to Man United links with blunt claim
Speculation linking Palmer with a sensational move to Old Trafford broke in January and while a mid-season move was always going to be unlikely, talk of a homecoming for the Manchester-born playmaker will surely rear its head once again in the near future.
For the moment, though, Palmer has appeared to shut down the speculation and remains focused on life at Chelsea.
Responding to questions about his future following his match-winning display at Molineux on Saturday, Palmer told BBC Match of the Day: "Everyone loves to chat rubbish, don't they? I don't pay too much attention to it.
"You see things. But I feel like I've come from a strong place anyway so I don't pay attention to it.
"Life under Liam [Rosenior] is amazing, he gives us all confidence," he added. "Lets us be ourselves, play free. I'm sure when I'm back proper fit, you'll see the best of me. Him and all the staff give us all confidence on the training pitch, with his strategies, the way we play... I really like it."