‘It's a public secret…' – Chelsea star Cole Palmer tipped for shock Man Utd transfer by Sir Alex Ferguson's former coach
The former first-team coach cited Palmer's childhood allegiances to suggest a move back to the North West could be on the cards should he leave Stamford Bridge.
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Cole Palmer is one of the Premier League's biggest stars through his performances for Chelsea and the England national team
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Rene Meulensteen says he would not be surprised to see Palmer in a Man Utd shirt one day
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Palmer, 23, was a highly rated prospect at Man City before his move to
In conversation with
He said: "It's almost a public secret that
"What surprised me is how he slipped through the fingers of United with him being at
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"He is a player that can make a difference, could he play for United in the future? Yeah, I can't see why not.
"Obviously he's got a long-term contract with Chelsea, but sometimes things don't work out and players and clubs fall out, then United would be interested and it could be a really good destination for him.
"He is a United fan after all and he is a player that would bring United back to a higher level."
Meulensteen spent six years as a first-team coach under Sir
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Meulensteen helped coach some of the generation's most iconic players
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Palmer was integral to Chelsea's Club World Cup winning performances in the US earlier this month
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Palmer notched 18 goals and 14 assists in all competitions for Chelsea last season.
This tally includes three goals that helped Chelsea to become Club World Cup champions earlier in July.
His performances earned Palmer the Player of the Tournament award - the Golden Ball.
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