Bruno Fernandes’ praise for 23-year-old superstar sparks fresh transfer talk – report

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has commented on Chelsea forward Cole Palmer’s latest standout performance. Fernandes left a public message for Palmer on social media following the winger’s hat-trick. Palmer scored three times in Chelsea’s 3-1 Premier League win away to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux Stadium. The 23-year-old struck twice from the penalty spot before completing his treble before half-time, capping a dominant first-half display from the visitors. Fernandes praise sparks fresh chatter Metro reports that Palmer followed the match by posting on Instagram: “Just enjoy.” Fernandes was among those who reacted in the comments. The United skipper replied: “What a player,” praising Palmer’s performance – a short message that quickly drew attention online. The exchange has been noted by supporters because Palmer has recently been the subject of transfer discussion, with his form continuing to make headlines. For United, Fernandes’ name has been prominent for different reasons in recent days after his side’s own league victory at Old Trafford. United beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 on Saturday, with Fernandes on the scoresheet as Michael Carrick’s team made it four straight Premier League wins. That result left United in fourth place, six points behind second-placed Manchester City, keeping the pressure on in the race for Champions League football. Premier League context ahead of midweek fixtures United are back in action on Tuesday with a league trip to West Ham United, as the schedule moves quickly into midweek. Metro’s report, however, suggests Fernandes’ brief message to Palmer has simply added another talking point ahead of the summer window. Any transfer developments would be expected to emerge after the World Cup, but for now the focus remains on results as the season enters a decisive stretch. 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 Latest Top Stories… Okari Wambunya Okari Wambunya is a football writer at The Peoples Person, covering Manchester United with fast, accurate, and source-led news, analysis, opinions, team developments, injuries, press conferences, and matchday reactions. A former secondary school teacher, he now coaches college football (not soccer) and continues to support young people through academic mentoring and youth work. He holds a BA (Hons) in English from Brunel University London and an MA in Education from King’s College London, with experience across digital journalism and broadcast sports media. Okari first praised Michael Carrick in a blog post he wrote at 16-years-old in 2014; over a decade later, United appointing Carrick as interim head coach feels like a full-circle moment.