It will only have been enough by a few gestures, a double against PSG in the final of the World Cup of clubs, so that the name Cole Palmer resonates insistence on the side of Paris. Since this boost, several rumors have circulated on a possible interest from the capital's club for the jewel of Chelsea. But this alleged desire could quickly come up against an insurmountable wall. Because Chelsea has set the price of its prodigy, and it makes you dizzy.
According to several English and Spanish media, the Blues recently rejected an offer of 170 million euros made by Manchester City. Worse (or better, depending on the point of view), Chelsea would have fixed the bar at … 250 million euros. A sum that would make the most expensive player in history, ahead of Neymar. At this rate, PSG is therefore officially fixed: the operation is utopia, especially at the time of Paris attempts to change era.
A record price for Palmer, PSG is falling
With Luis Enrique at his head, the French champion has operated a strategic turn for two years. Exit flashy recruits at more than 100 million. Make way for emerging profiles like Bradley Barcola, Désiré Goué or Warren Zaire-Emery. Even if Palmer is only 22 years old, his sudden explosion and his media exhibition made his recovery jump. And in Paris, we do not seem ready to flambé for a player already considered a major marketing product in Chelsea.
250 million euros: Chelsea cools Paris to palmer
It is all the more true that the Parisian offensive sector is already well provided, especially on the wings where Palmer is playing. Dembélé, Barcola, KVaratskhelia or Gouté would bar any prospect of immediate tenure. And the arrival of new UEFA rules capping the wage bill of clubs strengthens the incompatibility of such a transfer with the current PSG policy.
A spotlight that benefits Chelsea … and no one else
Ultimately, this rumor acts more as a valuation lever for Chelsea than a real track for PSG. Palmer, with his 18 goals and 13 assists last season, logically turns heads. But Paris, now more concerned with consistency than rhinestones, is not in position-or in will-to enter this game. The price is known, but the door remains closed.
