Cole Palmer confirms Man Utd transfer stance after talks with Chelsea's owners

Cole Palmer confirms Man Utd transfer stance after talks with Chelsea's ownersCole Palmer's future has been a hot topic in recent months amid links of a transfer to boyhood club Manchester United - and now the Chelsea star has broken his silenceCommentsSportNathan Ridley Senior Sports Reporter20:46, 17 Apr 2026Updated 20:56, 17 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesCole Palmer has addressed transfer speculation(Image: Sky Sports)Cole Palmer says that he has 'no plans' to leave Chelsea in a blow to Manchester United's hopes of signing him. Palmer, 23, was reported to be unsettled in West London during his third season with the Blues.‌The shock departure of boss Enzo Maresca in January plunged the England international's future into further doubt and Chelsea have now slipped to sixth in the Premier League under new manager Liam Rosenior. Palmer grew up supporting United but came through the academy of bitter rivals Manchester City, who sold him to Chelsea for £42.5million in September 2023.‌Ahead of the Blues' crunch game at home to United on Saturday, the playmaker poured cold water on the speculation. "Everyone just talks," Palmer told The Guardian. "When I see it, I just laugh.‌"Obviously, Manchester is my home. All my family are there, but I don't miss it. Maybe I'll miss it if I don't go for three months or something. But then when I get home I think there's nothing there for me anyway."WORLD CUP LEGENDS: The stars who lit up football's greatest tournament - Buy the Special Edition todayREAD MORE: Man Utd have received £130million of transfer requests with replacements namedREAD MORE: Liam Rosenior gets clear message from Chelsea co-owner over job and end of seasonTied down at Stamford Bridge on a lucrative contract which runs until 2033, Palmer added: "I've got no plans to move from Chelsea. We've still got a lot to play for.‌"We've got the FA Cup semi-final (against Lee...