Cole Palmer tipped to replace Bruno Fernandes at Man Utd - 'I could see it'Cole Palmer continues to be linked with a sensational summer transfer to Manchester United and Danny Murphy can see why they would want him as a Bruno Fernandes successorView 2 Images Danny Murphy can see Cole Palmer as Bruno Fernandes' long-term successor at Manchester United (Image: Chris Lee - Chelsea FC, Chelsea FC via Getty Images)Danny Murphy can see Manchester United trying to sign up Cole Palmer as Bruno Fernandes' long-term successor and admits the attacking midfielder's reported affiliation with the Reds Devils could help them land him. ‌Suggestions that Palmer is currently unsettled at Chelsea has coincided with the latest rumblings over Fernandes' position. And with Palmer being a boyhood United fan, it's even been claimed he would 'welcome' interest from them. A lot of Chelsea fans think the club is more of a business than a football project, so could I see Cole Palmer leaving for Manchester United? Bruno Fernandes needs a successor.

Source: Daily Mirror January 28, 2026 20:54 UTC