Could Chelsea lose Cole Palmer this summer?! Truth around rumoured Champions League 'release clause' revealed amid transfer fears

Reports have suggested the England international's contract includes a clause that would allow him to leave for around £60 million ($80m) should the Blues fail to qualify for next season's Champions League. They currently occupy the last spot that would guarantee a place in next season's league phase.

However, the Daily Mail reports there is no such clause in his deal that relates to the European competition. Palmer's slump of 18 games without a goal - although he registered two assists in that time - saw him heavily criticised before he ended that run in the 3-1 win against Liverpool at the weekend. Throughout that drought, the report says, coach Enzo Maresca had many discussions to reassure him that the spark would return.

Despite such a long spell without scoring, Palmer has managed 15 goals and eight assists in the league for the Stamford Bridge side, who have now won four games in a row in all competitions.

Palmer played the second 45 minutes of Chelsea's 4-1 win against Djurgaarden in the Conference League last Thursday and, with the London side holding such an advantage, he may be rested when they meet again this week.