Overview
- Liam Rosenior said Palmer is "available to start" and "absolutely fine" ahead of West Ham following his influential return from injury.
- Palmer supplied two assists off the bench in the 3-2 win at Napoli that confirmed Chelsea’s progression in the Champions League league phase.
- Manchester Evening News reports United will not pursue Palmer, with budget focus shifting to a defensive midfielder rather than an attacking addition.
- Reports from Fichajes, relayed elsewhere, claim Chelsea would not consider a sale below €200 million, a figure not independently corroborated.
- Ex-executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider that Palmer and other Chelsea players are seeking improved deals, while a podcast claim from Duncan Castles suggests agent-led outreach that appears aimed at leverage rather than an imminent transfer.