Dwight Yorke doesn't think Cole Palmer will demand to quit Chelsea if they fail to make the top-four - but he CAN see the England star ending up at Liverpool.
Palmer, 22, has established himself as one of the Premier League's top young players since joining the Blues from Manchester City last summer, recording more goal contributions (33) than any other top-flight star during the 2023-24 campaign.
Unfortunately for Palmer and Chelsea, things have been harder this season. Enzo Maresca's side are currently in a battle to qualify for next year's Champions League with Palmer in the midst of a seven-match goal drought.
Some have speculated that the attacking midfielder could quit Stamford Bridge if they don't make the top-four. Yorke doesn't see that happening, although he does think Palmer could be lured to Anfield to replace Mohamed Salah if he leaves the Reds.
When Yorke was questioned over Palmer potentially quitting Chelsea, he told CasinoBeats: "He doesn’t strike me as that kind individual. I don’t think he would demand to leave Chelsea if he’s playing a season out of the Champions League.
"He’s still very young, and he’s gone there and turned his career around and became the top man there. Why would you walk away from being in a club and being the top man at the same time?
"Where is he going to go and become a top player and the top man? Liverpool? Maybe Man United, he said he’s a Man United fan, but he won’t go there because he’s a City man. Outside of that is Arsenal, he won’t go there because Bukayo Saka is there.
"Liverpool might be an option if Mo Salah were to leave, so that might be something that they might look to do. So, watch this space with that if Mo Salah leaves."
Salah's future at Anfield remains uncertain, even though he continues to enjoy one of the most productive campaigns in his career. He's recorded more than 50 goal contributions in all competitions and is very much Liverpool's main man.
Yorke went on to argue that Palmer enjoys a similar status at Chelsea. And that could play a part in convincing him to stay put rather than moving to Merseyside in the future.
The former Manchester United striker continued: "There’s no reason why it would not happen if Mo Salah is to leave. Otherwise, why would he want to leave Chelsea?
"He’s the top man at the club. He plays week in, week out. Yes, the Champions League is important. If we keep missing out on Champions League, only then does it become a problem for Cole Palmer. Next year, if Chelsea come back, work hard, and make sure they can qualify for the Champions League and compete for the Premier League, then everything is happy for Palmer.
"I genuinely believe that the only club that could tempt him would be Liverpool, and even then, they would have to let Salah go first."
cunceikmno
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cucurella
kakbiorst
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rumours again
Erigo2000
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it's a lie
nayaklpsy
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This app is not serious at all they always give us fake update why.
SBBello
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Over rated
youbdnptz
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Liverpool the best place for him
Qhobby”Dherk
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that lazy player pls we Liverpool fans don't want him
Lazy more than Darwin Nunes? You say he’s lazy but even after his seven games goal drought, he’s still amongst the top ten goal Scorers in the EPL and was above any of your top scorers in the EPL last season. Think before you talk. 🤔
Qhobby”Dherk
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we don't need Him,English players are hyped for nothing
Yet, you have English players in your team helping you currently. The likes of Alexander Arnold, Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliot, Conor Bradley, Joe Gomez and a few to mention. Why don’t you get rid of them all?
Qhobby”Dherk
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He isn't even in hazards class.... Good riddance
Do you want this kid to perform like Hazard? You are a lunatic. How old are you? Can you compare yourself to your Dad? And even if you were a player, I doubt at your age, you can even perform like Amad Diallo.
Haueklopyz
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I quite agree that Palmer is a good player but let him work on himself, take a break and be focused. don't act like Mason Mount in order not to end up like Mount. remain you and the goals will start coming
Riwbdelmnu
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remember there is players that peak to early
Scouse4L
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He isn't even in hazards class.... Good riddance
i hate fans like you because he’s not in form you’ll say anything to dis him you’re not a real chelsea fan bro probably start watching chelsea in 2021
akpchoichinho001
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if he chooses to leave someday no problem ... we will always get another good player coming in ...
Cukaknort
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I don't have to read nothing here because we Chelsea don't care estevao Williams is coming 😏 😉 1 go ather come we Move, first at all we need 600 millions for Palmer cold
rataclmpry
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De kelelaere in palmer
_zviko
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He isn't even in hazards class.... Good riddance
Biodilmnyz
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Please Palmer will never leave Chelsea to any club or anything football team 💙💙💙🙇🏻☀️
AFerDGdp0935
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No player is important than a club. If he wants to leave, the door is open. We will always remember him as one of us. 💙⚽️
Wisackntyz
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we can get mbeumo instead for 50million lol
vodbdelny
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Pure green lies!!
Kecabdmnru
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No one can afford the price Chelsea owners would slap on Palmer. No one can give out 200million
Peyadlst
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Hazard left, and Chelsea won Champions League. I love Palmer but if he leaves, Chelsea will find a perfect replacement.
foabdeprty
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Chelsea will not even let cool Parmar joing foolish club
conference league fc
foabdeprty
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who is Salah a player who did not play well at Chelsea
who are u
kombcdiy
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palmar will never replace salah and there's no English player gone direct from Chelsea to Liverpool in history all football stop smoking weeds [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
kombcdiy
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No Chelsea valuable important players has ever gone DIRECTLY from CHELSEA to Liverpool… London is more peaceful and important than any other part of the UK.
people don't know football history
Haueklopyz
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Chelsea should go for Ademola Lukeman from Atlanta.
yudalnors
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okay
Blinksclinton1997
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Palmer get out if you want to leave jor shuu.
Dauckosuz
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edddf
kabceoz
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Yes Replacement For Mo Salah.
saifulbahrie
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..he's good but not suit for liverpool gameplay..
GBZ_15
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we don't need Him,English players are hyped for nothing
so, you prefer jones than palmer?
Renblmrty
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we don't need Him,English players are hyped for nothing
femoochi1
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One this is to go to Liverpool, another is to replace Salah, Palmer can never replace Salah cos he is a bit slow, I'm not saying is not good but replacing Salah is a big no
ChelseaGoBluesGo
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psssssst
nukaelprt
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Let him go where he feels like going
kukdknoyz
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Cole Palmer will be a good addition to the Manchester United QUANTITY instead of QUALITY RED DEVILS. Sign him up, Amorim
DrHalaMsdrid
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No Chelsea valuable important players has ever gone DIRECTLY from CHELSEA to Liverpool… London is more peaceful and important than any other part of the UK.
mavado9760
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Not for Liverpool... maybe Arsenal
Jezaeklnoz
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that lazy player pls we Liverpool fans don't want him
olufemib31
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Just dey play
Nuycdituz
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fuck off...stop smoking
VIKINGSB
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If you think Chelsea would repeat the same mistake they did with Mo Salah, just flush off your brain and fix a new one ASAP.
kandmopty
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muobcenpy
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Replace Palmer with Rutter or Kluivert please
laknopruz
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but Nunez worth 100m🤣🤣😂
Nunez Benfica > Palmer Chelsea
cosblmpu
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can Liverpool pay is release close 750million
ItzGidiBankz
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Cole to Liverpool is never happening We don’t want him near Liverpool dressing room not even to replace the Egyptian king
BREEZE_WEST
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Cole is most likely going to retire at Chelsea where he is the main dog !! Y’all tripping of some bad smoke for real