Man Utd transfer theory emerges after Cole Palmer and Bruno Fernandes assessmentManchester United legend Lee Sharpe has had his say on transfer speculation surrounding Bruno Fernandes and Red Devils-linked Chelsea star Cole PalmerView 2 Images Cole Palmer has been linked with Manchester United (Image: (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images))Lee Sharpe believes that Cole Palmer would prove an ideal successor to Bruno Fernandes, should the Portuguese maestro choose to depart Manchester United this summer. However, Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior moved quickly to dismiss any notion that Palmer was unhappy at Stamford Bridge. ‌Should Palmer's position shift in the coming months, United legend Sharpe is convinced he could thrive with the Red Devils. Yet he cannot envisage the talent breaking into United's starting XI whilst Fernandes remains at the club. Maybe if Bruno Fernandes leaves Old Trafford, then Palmer could be an option to replace him, but if he stays then I don't see how Palmer gets into the team.

Source: Daily Mirror February 26, 2026 06:18 UTC