Chelsea sign Cole Palmer from Manchester City

Palmer, 21, is a versatile attacking midfielder who can also play as a winger.

He has made 12 appearances for England Under-21s and has been capped three times by the senior team.

Chelsea have signed England Under-21 forward Cole Palmer from Manchester City for an initial fee of £40m, the club have confirmed.

Palmer, 21, is a versatile attacking midfielder who can also play as a winger. He has made 12 appearances for England Under-21s and has been capped three times by the senior team.

Palmer is a product of the Manchester City academy and has been with the club since he was eight years old. He made his first-team debut in 2020 and has gone on to make 27 appearances for the club, scoring four goals.

Palmer is a highly-rated young player and is seen as one of the brightest prospects in English football. He is expected to play a key role for Chelsea in the coming seasons.