Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer admits he enjoys returning to play at Old Trafford having grown up as a Man Utd fan who idolised Wayne Rooney

Despite spending his formative football years at Manchester City, Palmer revealed he is a boyhood United supporter and frequently went to Old Trafford in his youth. Fast-forward to the present and the Chelsea ace still gets excited about playing at the Red Devils' famous ground.

He told Sky Sports: "When I do go back to the stadium [Old Trafford] it's good because I used to go and watch matches there."

When asked who was his icon growing up, he revealed it was United legend Wayne Rooney, saying: "Obviously I supported United and he was probably the best player when I was watching them."

United would love to have a player of Palmer's quality at present as he has become one of the best players in the Premier League at Chelsea. Perhaps a Red Devils move could be on the cards one day.

Palmer, who left City for Chelsea in 2023, will be in action when the Blues host London rivals West Ham on Monday in their next Premier League game.