Chelsea are reportedly feeling confident internally about keeping Cole Palmer and other star players despite poor financial results.

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Palmer has been hugely important for Chelsea and there has recently been some speculation about the England international possibly leaving Stamford Bridge.

Originally from Manchester, having joined Chelsea from Manchester City, there has been speculation from the Sun about him being keen to move back up north.

Still, according to the Evening Standard, Chelsea feel confident of keeping Palmer despite potential pressure of huge losses.

Cole Palmer has been linked with Manchester United

Cole Palmer celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Wolves (Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty Images)

It remains to be seen if Palmer would realistically go back and play regularly at Man City, but there have been some interesting links with Manchester United.

The 23-year-old’s friend, Manchester-based rapper Tunde, has recently been quoted by Goal as saying he’s going to try to lure the player to Old Trafford and strongly hinted he’s a Man Utd fan.

The Red Devils would surely love to make a marquee signing like this to bolster their attacking options, especially as Bruno...