Chelsea’s pursuit of Cole Palmer has reportedly reached an advanced stage with an agreed fee between the club and Manchester City. Despite being a peripheral figure in the City’s first team, Palmer showcased his potential with standout performances in recent matches.

The young English talent made a notable impact on the grand stage, notably scoring a spectacular individual goal in the Community Shield clash against Arsenal. His prowess continued with a goal against Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup.

Despite these impressive showings, Palmer has been absent from the pitch since his triumph on August 16. He has remained an unused substitute in matches against Newcastle United and Sheffield United. Surprisingly, even with the recent addition of attacker Jeremy Doku to the squad, Palmer has not been given the chance to contribute, despite City’s less convincing performances.

Despite having three years left on his current contract, the trajectory of Palmer’s career seemed destined for regular minutes under Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium. However, discussions with the manager have seemingly shifted Palmer’s focus away from City, with clubs like Brighton & Hove Albion and West Ham United closely monitoring the situation.

In a surprising turn of events, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Palmer’s path could lead him to Chelsea. Emerging reports indicate that the Blues have shown keen interest in securing Palmer’s services before the upcoming transfer deadline on Friday.

This unexpected move suggests a potential shift in Palmer’s career as he inches closer to a switch from Manchester City to Chelsea, a development that has caught the attention of football fans and experts alike.