Chelsea open to selling Cole Palmer as Real Madrid, Manchester United circle, Los Blancos priced out of Enzo Fernandez move - Euro Transfer News
Published 01/04/2026 at 17:46 GMT+1
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A round-up of the biggest transfer stories on the continent, including a report that Manchester United and Real Madrid are both interested in signing Chelsea's Cole Palmer. It adds that Palmer is not "untouchable" at Stamford Bridge and that The Blues could be incentivised to sell. Elsewhere Manchester United and Liverpool are interested in the Germany international Nico Schlotterbeck.
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Man Utd, Real Madrid target Palmer
Sports Bild have said that Cole Palmer has become a target for Manchester United and Real Madrid as Chelsea try to stay in line with financial regulations.
The Bild report, which also claims that several key players at Chelsea are ”unhappy and threatening to leave”, suggests that United would move for Palmer this summer should the England international be available.
The article reads: ”Cole Palmer is one of Chelsea's star players. But the England international is not untouchable in London. Several clubs are now positioning themselves should the attacking midfielder decide to leave.
”Manchester United, in particular, are looking to further strengthen their squad for the upcoming season, having come close to securing their return to the Champions League. They plan to make a big splash there, not just participate. But even outside the Premier League, top teams like Real Madrid are interested in Palmer.
”Chelsea are once again under scrutiny regarding financial fair play regulations. This means that Palmer, despite having a contract until 2033, could be a candidate for sale. After all, he is one of the team's superstars.
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'Super finish' from Palmer gets Chelsea 'back in the game' after wild start
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”Manchester United are actually looking to strengthen their defence. They are seeking a defensive leader, a full-back, and a successor for the currently outstanding Casemiro, who does not intend to extend his contract. However, should Palmer become available, United would gladly make a move for him.
”Moreover, Jason Wilcox, a former mentor of Palmer's from his City days, is now sporting director at Manchester United. With a market value of €110m (£95m), Palmer could become one of the hottest names in the summer transfer market.”
Enzo Fernandez price tag set
Real Madrid have been priced out of a move for Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez, according to Jorge C Picon.
The Argentine cast doubt over his future at Stamford Bridge following the club's exit from the UEFA Champions League and has since been linked with a move to Real Madrid.
Asked by ESPN Argentina whether he would be at Chelsea next term, Fernandez said: ”I don't know. Right now I'm focused on here, then there's the World Cup, and we'll see.”
However Picon, a Spanish journalist, claimed that Los Blancos cannot afford Fernandez’s €100m (£87m) price tag.
Picon said: ”His signing is currently unfeasible and not even on the table at Valdebebas. The player’s price [the club believes it wouldn’t drop below €100m] isn’t accessible given Real Madrid’s current economic situation.”
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Schlotterbeck attracting Liverpool and United interest
Sport Bild's Christian Falk has reported that Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck is attracting interest from Liverpool and Manchester United.
The 26-year-old has been in negotiations to extend his contract at Borussia Dortmund, though he spoke out before Germany’s encounter with Ghana by insisting that nothing had yet been agreed.
He told Sky Germany: ”I must categorically deny that; unfortunately, we’re not there yet. I negotiated with Sebastian [Kehl, the departed sporting director] for a long time, but he’s no longer with us.
”What has been reported is unfortunately not true. I would probably have made a decision in the coming weeks. The situation has changed a bit. I’ll be holding talks with Ole [Book, Kehl's replacement], and we’re not at the stage where we’re on the verge of a deal. It’s a shame for BVB fans right now but it’s not an easy situation for me either.”
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On the matter, Falk said: ”Nico Schlotterbeck said that he must think again about the nearly finalised negotiations about a new contract at Borussia Dortmund. He said the reason for this is that the club have fired the sporting director Sebastian Kehl.
”But the club think that this is just a pretext. The real reason could be a new interest in Schlotterbeck of Liverpool and Manchester United.”
Liverpool target Juventus star as Salah alternative
According to Calciomercato, Liverpool are targeting Juventus’ Francisco Conceicao as a Mohamed Salah replacement.
The report adds that Juventus would likely ask for around €50m -[£43m] to sign the 23-year-old.
The publication claims: ”The sirens of the Premier League, however, are ringing loudly for at least three other players. First and foremost, Francisco Conceicao who, despite a season with just four goals and three assists, has ended up in Liverpool's sights as a replacement for Salah.
”Certainly, Juve, who paid €32m [£27m] for him last summer and are awarding him a salary of €3.8m [£3.31m] per season until 2030, wouldn't sit down at the table with The Reds for less than €25m [£21m].”
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