Chelsea 'won't entertain' rumours about star player's future as Manchester City show interest
Since leaving Manchester City, attacking midfielder Cole Palmer has been nothing short of a revelation for Chelsea.
In the space of 18 months he has comfortably become their star player, as well as making himself one of the first players in the starting XI for England.
Having left Manchester City, it seems the reigning Premier League champions are having seller’s remorse - and may try and tempt Palmer back to the Etihad. It’s thought this move is being weighed up amid concerns about Kevin de Bruyne’s future, with the Belgian once again out injured at the moment.
But according to Football Insider, all moves for Palmer will be quickly shut down by the Blues, who refuse to entertain any offers no matter what the price tag is.
If they are unable to regain Palmer’s services, Manchester City will instead move for the signature of Bayer Leverkusen attacker Florian Wirtz. The 21-year-old is hot property after helping Xabi Alonso’s side win the Bundesliga last season, but City will have to battle Bayern Munich for his services.
Winger snubs Newcastle as contract dwindles down
Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane is out of contract at the end of the season, and is free to talk with other clubs from January. The former Manchester City star, 28, has scored 49 goals and got 50 assists for the Bundesliga giants in 179 games since joining in 2020.
The German had been linked with joining Newcastle United, either in the January transfer window or when his contract expires in the summer. But the Magpies have reportedly been dealt a heavy blow in their pursuit of the highly-rated winger.
A source told CaughtOffside: “If they [Bayern Munich] don’t make him such a good offer as their last one, he will be open to hearing proposals from other clubs. Newcastle United is interested but they’re not, at the moment, a club which is interesting for him.
“He’s a free agent in the summer. From January 1 he can sign wherever he wants. If Manchester United get concrete - I heard they’re not at the moment - it’s an opportunity they could take advantage of on the market.