Manchester United have no plans to sign Cole Palmer this summer, despite recent reports linking him with a shock move to Old Trafford.
It is claimed that Palmer is unhappy living in London, and his preference would be to move back to Manchester. He reportedly has no interest returning to his former club Man City but would love to play for boyhood side United if given the chance.
Chelsea not only have no interest in selling Palmer, but it would likely require a huge fee to even entertain the possibility. The 23-year-old is under contract until 2033, and it would likely take a club-record fee to sign him. It seems highly unlikely in a summer when United have other priorities to address, though the potential sale of Bruno Fernandes could theoretically pave the way for Palmer to replace him.
With that in mind here is a look at how United could line up if they signed him this summer.
9. RW - Bryan Mbeumo
Mbeumo already looks like a brilliant signing and his long-term role is on the right wing. | Getty Images
10. LW - Kenan Yildiz
United want to sign a left winger this summer and Yildiz could be the best option on the market. | AFP via Getty Images
11. ST - Matheus Cunha
Cunha might be the best option as a false nine rather than Sesko as a traditional centre-forward. | AFP via Getty Images