Pochettino has now green lighted move for 21-year-old, Chelsea hope to complete deal in next few days

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Mauricio Pochettino has now given Chelsea the green light to sign Cole Palmer from Manchester City.

That is according to the Telegraph.

So, what is the latest on Cole Palmer and Chelsea? Let’s take a look…

What’s the story?

Well, it was Fabrizio Romano who first claimed that Chelsea are about to open talks with Manchester City over a move for the England Under-21 international.

Now, the Telegraph have provided further details.

It is said that Pochettino has already signed off the move, and Chelsea are hopeful of agreeing a deal with Manchester City in the next few days.

Joe Shields, who works as Co-Director of Recruitment and Talent at Stamford Bridge, is said to be driving the interest in Palmer, having once worked in the academy ranks at the Etihad Stadium.

The 21-year-old has put his name up in lights on two occasions so far this season.

Palmer opened the scoring against Arsenal in the FA Community Shield with a brilliant curled effort, before netting a fantastic header in the UEFA Super Cup win over Sevilla.

Cole Palmer to Chelsea might upset Noni Madueke

In our view, this decision from Chelsea could demoralise Noni Madueke.

The England Under-21 international was signed in a £34m deal from PSV Eindhoven back in January, and despite a strong second half of the 2022/23 campaign, he has struggled for action under Pochettino.

Madueke has been left on the bench against Liverpool and Luton, playing just 15 minutes of the 2023/24 season so far.

Therefore, if Chelsea now go and sign Palmer – who plays in the same position as Madueke – the Londoner will surely start to question his place under Pochettino.

Be sure to keep an eye on this situation, as Chelsea attempt to bring the Manchester City No.80 to Stamford Bridge before Friday’s deadline.