Manchester United have been cautioned against making a move for Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, with concerns raised about his recent form following a change in tactical approach at Stamford Bridge. The warning comes as Bayern Munich have submitted a contract offer for Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon, though Arsenal remain interested in the winger.
According to reports, Palmer’s performances have dipped since Chelsea moved away from the tactics employed under Mauricio Pochettino. The specifics of this tactical shift were not detailed, but the suggestion is that it has negatively impacted Palmer’s effectiveness. The 22-year-old joined Chelsea from Manchester City in August 2023 and quickly became a key player, scoring seven Premier League goals in his debut season.
Elsewhere, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed Barcelona’s interest in Chelsea forward Joao Pedro, but Chelsea are hesitant to sell, believing it would project a negative signal regarding their squad depth. Pedro has been a consistent performer for Chelsea since his arrival from Watford in 2023, contributing goals and assists.
Manchester United are reportedly preparing a significant investment in midfield reinforcements this summer, with a budget of up to €175 million allocated for new players in that position. This comes amid speculation surrounding the future of Casemiro, with former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel advocating for the signing of Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka as a potential replacement. Schmeichel believes Xhaka’s experience would be valuable to the squad.
Barcelona have also entered the race to sign Bournemouth’s Eli Kroupi, adding another potential destination for the highly-rated midfielder. Meanwhile, Manchester City have secured the long-term future of Phil Foden, with the England international agreeing to a new contract with the club. There is also reported interest in Atalanta midfielder Ederson, with both Manchester United and another unnamed English club monitoring his situation, as per Fabrizio Romano. The summer transfer windows are approaching, and clubs across Europe are beginning to finalize their plans for the upcoming season.
