Palmer has emerged as a top target for Chelsea (Picture: Getty)Manchester City have rejected Chelsea’s opening bid for Cole Palmer but the two clubs are likely to settle on a fee of around £45million for the attacking midfielder. Chelsea news, exclusives and analysis Sign up Privacy PolicyPalmer, 21, has emerged as a late transfer target for Chelsea heading into the final days of the summer transfer window. According to the Evening Standard, City have rejected an opening offer of £35m from Chelsea for Palmer. Palmer has made 41 appearances in all competitions for City since making his senior debut in September 2020, 19 of those coming in the league. MORE : Chelsea eager to sign Manchester City starlet Cole Palmer as Emile Smith Rowe alternative before transfer deadlineMORE : Gabby Agbonlahor slams Man Utd for transfer interest in Chelsea and Tottenham outcastsFor more stories like this, check our sport page.

Source: Metro August 30, 2023 15:48 UTC