Cole Palmer is having a terrific season at Chelsea, but he could have ended up at another club last summer.
Cole Palmer joined Chelsea from Manchester City and has been a revelation since arriving at Stamford Bridge.
He was unable to help Mauricio Pochettino‘s side to see off his former team in the FA Cup semi-finals yesterday, but he has had a great campaign overall.
In 39 appearances for Chelsea, Palmer has registered an incredible 36 goal contributions.
Despite a bit of tiredness, Pochettino is hopeful that the 21-year-old will be able to play against Arsenal on Tuesday.
Premier League club had Cole Palmer deal agreed before Chelsea
They will obviously be glad that they did not, but Chelsea could have easily lost out on Palmer to another Premier League club.
According to West Ham United vice-chairman Karren Brady, Chelsea’s London rivals had agreed a deal with City for Palmer first.
In an exclusive interview with The Sun, Brady said: “Financial rules on allowable losses may have played a part in the decision but, still, from all the newsreels I have seen, Cole is as cool a dude in front of goal as Jimmy Greaves himself.
“Which is probably why David Moyes tried very hard to sign him. We even had a deal agreed with City until Chelsea swooped.”
Cole Palmer’s record against West Ham
Palmer has not played against West Ham for Chelsea yet, with the Englishman having still been a City player at the time the two London teams faced off this season.
Chelsea lost that game 3-1, but with Palmer now at the club and the reverse fixture being at Stamford Bridge, the Blues will be expected to win that game.
It will take place 5th May and is a match that Pochettino’s men will probably have to win if they want to qualify for the Europa League next season.
Right now, Chelsea are one point behind West Ham in the Premier League table but have two games in hand.