“Crazy money”: Fabrizio Romano delivers major update on United’s plan to strike deal that would stun the entire PL

Fabrizio Romano has delivered an emphatic update on Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer being linked with a bombshell switch to Manchester United this summer. “Crazy Money” Speaking on his YouTube channel, the Italian transfer guru reveals it would “take a crazy amount of money” for Chelsea to consider allowing their star attacker to depart. However, he insists Palmer is happy at Stamford Bridge, with “zero coming” from the player’s camp regarding issues or a desire to leave, despite a report indicating he was pining for a return to the north west of England. The 23-year-old was born in Wythenshawe – a town less than 10 miles from Manchester – and came through Manchester City’s academy before joining Chelsea for £40 million in 2023. Palmer still has close family ties in the area, which has led to speculation about a desire to move back north, though a return to the Etihad has been ruled out. However, he is understood to be “open” to a switch to Old Trafford, having been a boyhood Red Devil fan. From United’s perspective, pursuing a left-footed creator who operates as an attacking midfielder or a right winger – two positions in which the Mancunian club are already well-stocked – makes little sense. However, the swirling uncertainty around Bruno Fernandes, the club captain and most important player, presents a scenario in which a new world-class No. 10 would become paramount this summer if the Portugal international departs Old Trafford. Untouchable Chelsea consider the England international “untouchable” and a foundational part of the club’s future, with new head coach Liam Rosenior acknowledging this in a post-match interview after the 3-2 win over Napoli in the Champions League last night. Romano confirms the Blues see Palmer as an “absolutely key part of their project” – with zero indication he is looking to leave. “Chelsea did their job in the Champions League. And don’t forget the message coming from Liam Rosenior after the match. In England, in the last couple of weeks, we’ve had many rumours about Cole Palmer being unsettled or having problems at Chelsea, he wants to play for Manchester United. “Before the game, Rosenior said Palmer is happy and untouchable but after the game he said, by himself, that Cole Palmer in the dressing room was looking like a very happy guy. The message coming from Chelsea is very clear: Cole Palmer is considered an absolutely key part of the project. “There’s absolutely nothing ongoing in terms of contracts and problems. But things can happen. As of today, they have got zero coming from Cole Palmer’s camp. If someday they decided to part ways, it would take a crazy amount of money – but really crazy.” A report relayed by The Peoples Person suggested a £120m price tag for Palmer, while a new update from Spanish outlet Fichajes contends the Blues have set an unofficial release clause of £200m. If, and it is a big if, Fernandes is to leave United this summer, INEOS will have to look beyond Stamford Bridge to find a replacement for a player who borders on irreplaceable for the Red Devils – or stump up “crazy money” to entice Chelsea’s talisman to Manchester. The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Darragh Fox Darragh is an editor for The Peoples Person who spent three years learning about the Cold War at the University of Sheffield slowly realising football was by far the most interesting thing to write about. Amad’s first touch should be officially recognised as the eighth wonder of the world.