“Join me at Chelsea” “Let’s make history together” – Cole Palmer Urges £120,000-per-week star to Join him at Chelsea
According to Football Insider, In a surprising development, Chelsea’s Cole Palmer has been actively encouraging his England teammate Ollie Watkins to leave Aston Villa and sign with the Blues this summer.
Palmer and Watkins have spent the past month in Germany, representing England in Euro 2024.
During this time, they have not only developed a strong friendship but also demonstrated impressive on-pitch chemistry.
The report suggest Palmer has been touting the potential benefits of their partnership at Chelsea, believing it could elevate the team’s performance in the upcoming season.
Chelsea, who are in the market for a top-tier striker, have identified Watkins as a prime target.
Football Insider recently reported that the six-time Premier League champions are preparing a substantial offer to bring the Aston Villa forward to Stamford Bridge.
As part of the negotiations, Chelsea is willing to include midfielder Conor Gallagher in a swap deal, a player Villa has shown interest in for some time.
Both Palmer and Watkins played pivotal roles for England during Euro 2024, despite primarily being used as substitutes.
Palmer assisted Watkins’ crucial late goal in the semi-final, and both players received acclaim for their contributions.
Palmer also found the net in the final against Spain, although England fell short of securing the title.
In the Premier League last season, Watkins finished as the fourth-highest scorer with 19 goals, while Palmer enjoyed a stellar debut season with Chelsea, netting 22 goals.
Their impressive performances have sparked speculation about the potential impact they could have if united at Chelsea.
The Blues’ pursuit of Watkins and Palmer’s efforts to sway his decision highlight the club’s ambition to bolster their attacking options and challenge for top honors in the forthcoming season.