Former Manchester United first-team coach Rene Meulensteen has stirred up debate among football fans after suggesting that Chelsea’s star man Cole Palmer could one day end up at Old Trafford. Speaking to Grosvenor Sport, Meulensteen made it clear that Palmer’s talent would be welcome at United – especially given his boyhood connection to the club.

“Obviously he’s got a long-term contract with Chelsea, but sometimes things don’t work out and players and clubs fall out,” Meulensteen said.

“Then United would be interested, and it could be a really good destination for him. He is a United fan after all, and he is a player that would bring United back to a higher level.”

Palmer has been a revelation in his two years at Chelsea.

The Manchester City academy product is now Chelsea’s key man, helping the Blues qualify for the Champions League as well as winning the Conference League and Club World Cup titles.