William Gallas: Cole Palmer moving to Manchester United is a matter of time
Former France defender William Gallas claims that Chelsea star Cole Palmer will 'definitely' join Manchester United in the future, despite ruling out a move this summer.
The future of Chelsea star Cole Palmer has come under fresh scrutiny following striking comments from former France defender William Gallas. He insists that the 23-year-old's move to Manchester United is "a matter of time," although he ruled out a potential deal during the current summer window.
I don't think Palmer will leave now, the timing isn't right. But if he is a die-hard United fan and dreams of playing there, he will definitely move to them in the future. William Gallas
Gallas added that Palmer needs to deliver another outstanding season at Stamford Bridge to further establish his reputation before any high-profile transfer could materialize. Speculation has been reignited by a disappointing campaign for Chelsea, which saw the club fail to secure European football, alongside persistent reports of the player longing for his home in Manchester.
The discussion gained traction after Andre Santos, who recently completed a move to Old Trafford, revealed that he received a message from Palmer regarding his transfer. As a Manchester native, Palmer reportedly reached out to congratulate Santos and express excitement for his new teammate's career move.