Man United stance on Cole Palmer revealed amid intense speculation

Manchester United have reportedly taken a decision over the continuous speculation linking them with a record-breaking swoop for Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer.

Palmer has established himself as one of the Premier League’s most potent attacking threats, and despite his injury problems this season, the 23-year-old is still ranked high.

With United still struggling to stay consistent, various report have claimed Palmer might leave Chelsea for the Red Devils.

However, latest report from The Mirror claim United’s hierarchy has formally decided against pursuing a deal for Palmer in the upcoming summer transfer window.

The report claim Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and CEO Omar Berrada have held high-level discussions regarding potential targets, concluding that Palmer is firmly out of the club’s price range.

Chelsea would likely demand a British record fee to part with their star asset, a figure that United are unwilling to sanction given their other squad-building requirements.

Furthermore, there is a belief within Old Trafford that the attack is not the area most in need of urgent surgery having already invested heavily in the forward line.

United recently splashed out a combined £135 million to bring in Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, and the coaching staff are pleased with their qualities in the final third.

Report claim rather than chasing another headline-grabbing attacker, the club’s focus is on consolidating the current unit and ensuring the retention of captain Bruno Fernandes.

Fernandes is yet to sign a new contract but United are prepared to spend “whatever it takes” to secure the Portuguese playmaker on an extended deal.