Man City are in a stronger position if Chelsea attempt Cole Palmer repeat
manchestereveningnews.co.ukChelsea pulled off one of the signings of last season when they landed Cole Palmer from Manchester City. It cost them £42.5m to do so, and Pep Guardiola's side marched on regardless, but Palmer instantly made himself the talisman of his new team and played his way into the England squad for the Euros, where he came off the bench to assist the winner in the semi-final and score the equaliser in the final.
Even if City were happy with the fee, Chelsea benefitted enormously from the transfer and Palmer was the biggest winner. Having successfully landed one of the best young talents from City last summer, reports down Chelsea way suggest they are ready to go again with a move for Norwegian starlet Oscar Bobb.
The 21-year-old was a breakout star of last season and has seen with Palmer how quickly things can develop with more regular football. ALSO READ: Man City stance on Kevin De Bruyne and Ederson transfer links amid terms claim ALSO READ: I have to make a decision about my Man City future - but I don't want to leave Whereas City were not planning to have Palmer in the squad last season after 18 months of struggles with injuries and form, they have been clear that Bobb is a player who they want to keep around.
Even with new signing Savinho adding extra competition for places in the team, that has not changed the idea that opportunities are there.
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