Cole Palmer: Paul Scholes names stumbling block in United’s transfer bid

Cole Palmer: Paul Scholes names stumbling block in United’s transfer bid

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has outlined one major “problem” holding up the club’s signing of Cole Palmer from Chelsea.

Palmer transfer talk

Palmer continues to be strongly linked with a move to United, despite his recent assertion that he wants to stay at Chelsea beyond the upcoming summer transfer window.

In an interview that dropped on the eve of United’s 1-0 win at Stamford Bridge, Palmer revealed that he had held talks with the Chelsea hierarchy and was consequently confident about the club’s direction. There have been rumours that he is unhappy in London and would welcome the opportunity to return to Manchester.

Despite coming through the ranks at Manchester City, the England international is a boyhood United fan and idolises Wayne Rooney.

His form has declined since Enzo Maresca’s departure and Liam Rosenior’s arrival as his replacement in January. Injuries have also not aided Palmer, who has managed nine goals in 20 Premier League starts this season.

Ryan Giggs has endorsed United’s move for Palmer, suggesting that the playmaker would perfectly complement in the heart of United’s creative setup. However, Scholes has suggested that he would have Palmer at United “all day long” if Fernandes were not at the club.