Exclusive: Cole Palmer tells Ollie Watkins to quit Aston Villa and join Chelsea
Cole Palmer has been trying to persuade Ollie Watkins to quit Aston Villa and sign for Chelsea this summer, sources have told Football Insider.
Both men have spent the past month in Germany representing England and have struck up a strong friendship and on-pitch relationship.
Sources say Palmer told the 28-year-old that their chemistry could ignite Chelsea to new heights next season if he was to move this summer.
According to sources, this could be a key situation in turning Watkins’ head regarding this potential transfer.
The Blues are in the market for an A-list striker this summer, and Football Insider revealed last Saturday that Watkins is firmly on their radar.
Chelsea are willing to offer Conor Gallagher, who has been a target of Villa’s for some time, as part of the negotiations.
Chelsea sensation Cole Palmer could lure Ollie Watkins
Palmer and Watkins might have been used as substitutes throughout Euro 2024, but both men had a significant impact on England’s games.
The two attackers were widely praised for their performances, with Palmer assisting Watkins’ late winner in the semi-final.
The Chelsea winger managed to get on the scoresheet himself in the final against Spain, but it wasn’t enough to help the Three Lions get over the line.
Both men also thrived in the Premier League last season as Watkins finished the fourth top goal scorer in the division with 19 goals.
One of the only players to score more than him was Palmer himself, who scored 22 times in his debut season for the Blues.
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