Chelsea close to snatching Cole Palmer from rivals Man City

In a last-minute twist just hours before the transfer window closes, Chelsea have launched a bid for Cole Palmer, the promising academy talent from Manchester City. Palmer, who shone in the Super Cup against Sevilla, scoring the crucial goal that led to penalties, is now on the verge of a transfer to Chelsea.

Reported by the 'Daily Mail', the transfer is reportedly close to completion for a fee slightly over €50 million, with Palmer reportedly giving his approval. Medical checks could even take place on Thursday, making him a new 'blue' player in the coming hours.

Under the guidance of Pochettino, Chelsea is undergoing a squad rejuvenation and sees Palmer as the final piece to complete their project. Manchester City has reportedly been open to negotiations, especially if the deal reached £40+5 million, equivalent to around €52 million.

Stay or move? These were Guardiola's words when asked about Palmer's situation. After an impressive performance against Sevilla, where he led the attack and was named the player of the match, Palmer has seen limited minutes. He played in the Premier League opener and the Community Shield against Arsenal, scoring his first goal of the season.

Palmer has risen through the ranks of City's youth system, consistently standing out as one of the standout players in his team. A prolific goal scorer, as evidenced by his recent performances, Palmer has relentlessly pursued the goal of making it to the first team. While he has achieved that, his time in City's senior team might not be as prolonged as initially expected.

At Chelsea, Palmer will start anew, joining a team where competition for places up front will be intense. It's a surprising move, but in the Premier League, anything can happen.