Chelsea set eyes on Manchester City star ahead of Deadline day

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on a deadline day summer signing in Manchester City star, Cole Palmer. This comes courtesy of Italian journalist, Fabrizio Romano.

It is reported that Cole Palmer is the latest addition to Mauricio Pochettino’s attacking player options to close the summer transfer window with.

According to the report, Chelsea view the 21-year-old as the best solution in the Blues’ forward line going into the international break.

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola had earlier clarified on the academy graduate’s future with the Cityzens, with the Spaniard promising during a recent press conference that the future though not certain for the youngster at the Etihad, it was guaranteed that if Cole Palmer did leave Manchester City, it will be on a permanent move.

The youngster inspired the Cityzens to the Super Cup triumph against Sevilla after netting the equalizer to take the game to penalties, which Manchester City ended up winning.

Cole Palmer’s breakout season was the 2022/23 season with the Manchester City academy graduate earning some game time to showcase his talents.

It is also reported that the Blues have an eye on Arsenal’s Emile Smith Rowe as an attacking option as well.