Chelsea star Cole Palmer has made his stance on Liverpool known as he’s linked with a surprising summer move to the newly crowned Premier League champions.
According to journalist Simon Phillips on Substack, both Liverpool and Manchester City have shown interest in Palmer ahead of the upcoming transfer window, with City reportedly making an official enquiry about the attacking midfielder.
Palmer had a standout start to the season under new Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, netting 13 goals and providing six assists before the end of 2024. However, his form has dipped in 2025, scoring only once—during a 2-2 draw with Bournemouth on January 14—amid growing concerns about his role in Maresca’s tactical setup.
In a column for The Telegraph, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher reflected on Palmer’s potential fit at Anfield, though he admitted the move seems unlikely. “It surprises me that no one has suggested Palmer should be on the champions’ radar,” he wrote, adding that such a transfer might be unrealistic given Palmer’s long-term contract and Liverpool’s typical transfer strategy.
Palmer is currently tied to Chelsea on a record-breaking nine-year deal, with eight years remaining.
The 22-year-old has previously commented on Liverpool ahead of a match between the two sides at Anfield last October. He recalled: “I just remember the Anfield crowd from our last game there. They had a great team then, and they’ve got a great team now, so it will be a difficult game if we’re not 100 per cent on it. As a boy from Manchester, you’re aware of the rivalry between the cities. Everyone knows what their stadium, fans, and team are like.”