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Joao Pedro: Palmer would be Neymar’s successor in Brazil

Chelsea striker Joao Pedro has made a sensational claim regarding his club team-mate Cole Palmer, suggesting the England playmaker would be the perfect fit to inherit Neymar's iconic No.10 shirt for Brazil. Both players are facing a summer away from the international spotlight after being left out of their respective final squads for the 2026 World Cup.

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How much will Palmer cost? Man Utd told ‘starting point’ fee

Chelsea are facing severe financial pressures this summer, and new manager Xabi Alonso might need to sacrifice top talent to fund his desired signings. With Manchester United reportedly interested, the Blues have set a massive asking price for Cole Palmer. Any potential suitors have been told the exact figure required just to begin negotiations for the talented playmaker.

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'Just not outstanding' - Tuchel brutally explains why he axed Palmer

England manager Thomas Tuchel has offered a justification for dropping Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer from his final 26-man World Cup squad. The German tactician stood firm on his strict anti-reputation selection policy, stating that the versatile forward had simply failed to perform at an elite level for the national team.

Winners & losers as Tuchel names England World Cup squad

So there we have it: England's 2026 World Cup squad is confirmed and it will go down as one of the most contentious of all time. Manager Thomas Tuchel has made it abundantly clear from the outset that he isn't afraid to ruffle some feathers with his decisions, and he has stayed true to his word with his divisive selections for the Three Lions' latest bid to end an agonising wait for a first major trophy since 1966.

Tuchel explains why Maguire, Foden & Palmer missed out on England squad

Thomas Tuchel has defended his decision to leave Harry Maguire, Phil Foden and Cole Palmer out of England’s World Cup squad. The England boss admitted the calls were “painfully difficult” but insisted he wanted a balanced group built on “hunger and excitement”.

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England World Cup squad: Jude & Madueke in; Foden & Palmer out

England manager Thomas Tuchel has named his 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with Jude Bellingham and Noni Madueke among those to get the nod as Phil Foden and Cole Palmer miss out. Harry Kane captains the Three Lions in their bid to bring 60 years of international trophy heartache to a close, with Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins and Marcus Rashford providing support and competition in the attacking department.

Palmer & Foden set to miss out on England World Cup spots

Cole Palmer and Phil Foden are reportedly set to miss out on England's 2026 World Cup squad, with Thomas Tuchel's final 26-man list being leaked ahead of Friday's official announcement. Luke Shaw is also expected to join Manchester United team-mate Harry Maguire in being omitted from the squad for the tournament in North America.

Trent, Foden & Tuchel's biggest England World Cup squad calls

It's finally decision time for Thomas Tuchel, who is set to name his final England squad for the 2026 World Cup. Tuchel's brief for the role was quite simple when he began work in March 2025: ensure the Three Lions lift the trophy for the first time in 60 long years. Now, the German tactician must pick the 26 players who he believes can get the job done in North America as the tournament looms large.

'Manchester lad' - Giggs endorses Man Utd transfer move for Cole Palmer

Ryan Giggs has endorsed a potential summer transfer swoop for Chelsea forward Cole Palmer, identifying the playmaker as a decent addition for Manchester United. The 24-year-old has reportedly emerged as a target for the Red Devils as they look to bolster their final third options and ease the heavy creative burden currently resting on Bruno Fernandes.

‘Hype after one good season’ - Palmer's 'best' billing queried

Former Chelsea defender William Gallas has questioned the hype surrounding Cole Palmer after his breakthrough season at Stamford Bridge in 2023-24. The Frenchman believes expectations have risen too quickly and insists the Blues still have major issues, particularly in defence.

‘Test their resolve’ - Chelsea told to brace for Palmer bids

Chelsea have been advised to brace themselves for Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez transfer bids, with Tony Dorigo telling GOAL that domestic and European rivals will be ready to test the Blues’ “resolve”. Failure to secure qualification for continental competition in 2026-27 will leave the Premier League heavyweights vulnerable to raids from afar, with key men already attracting admiring glances.

‘Want them to listen’ - How Palmer would react to £150m bid

Cole Palmer would “want them to listen” if Chelsea were presented with an eye-watering, £150 million ($204m) transfer bid this summer, claims Glen Johnson. The former Blues defender has told GOAL why the England international playmaker may be considering a move elsewhere, with a return to his Manchester roots at United being heavily speculated on.

Shameful! Palmer & abysmal Chelsea embarrassed yet again

Chelsea's hopes of securing a top-five finish in the Premier League were ended on Monday as they put in a shameful performance in losing 3-1 to Nottingham Forest. Cole Palmer missed from the penalty spot as the Blues' run of league defeats stretched to six games, meaning their hopes of securing Champions League qualification for next season hang by the finest of threads.

Foden & MGW miss out! England legend picks three WC No.10s

Phil Foden and Morgan Gibbs-White have been warned to brace for World Cup heartache, with Chris Waddle telling GOAL which playmakers he would pick if stepping into Thomas Tuchel’s shoes as England boss. The Three Lions are blessed with an abundance of creative options, such as Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers, meaning that some big names are going to be left disappointed.

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'Still one of the best!' - Palmer critics shut down by McFarlane

Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane has launched a passionate defence of Cole Palmer amid an injury-hit season for the England international. Despite a recurring groin problem, the 23-year-old remains a pivotal figure for the Blues as he looks to find his best rhythm ahead of this summer's World Cup.

Palmer risks losing World Cup spot to in-form Gibbs-White

Struggling to find his flow and still battling fitness issues at the end of an injury-plagued season, Cole Palmer will on Monday go head to head with the player who poses an existential threat to his World Cup dream in Morgan Gibbs-White. The Chelsea talisman and the resurgent Nottingham Forest star form part of an intense fight for the No.10 shirt in Thomas Tuchel's England squad.

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