"Chelsea could reportedly launch a surprise transfer move for Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham to replace Cole Palmer. The England international is emerging as an ambitious target for the Blues amid some fear that their former manager Enzo Maresca could try to sign Palmer if he replaces Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager. That's according to Fichajes, though they also state that Bellingham is not interested in leaving Real Madrid, so it could be that this deal is unlikely."
"It's also worth noting that Palmer has a contract until 2033 at Stamford Bridge, so Chelsea are surely not under any pressure to sell the 23-year-old for anything other than crazy money. Could Cole Palmer return to Manchester City under Enzo Maresca? Palmer started his career at Man City and it's easy to imagine Maresca might want to work with him again at some point in the future."
"See below as David Ornstein has been among the journalists to claim Maresca has held talks with City amid some uncertainty over Guardiola remaining at the Etihad Stadium beyond this season ? EXCL: Enzo Maresca informed Chelsea (twice in late Oct & again mid-Dec after post-Everton comments) he was talking to people associated with Man City about #MCFC manager position if/when vacancy arises. #CFC contract obliged 45yo to do so @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/ZiqfEhRlsO David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) January 1, 2026"
A surprise transfer move for Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been mooted as a potential replacement for Chelsea winger Cole Palmer. Chelsea fear former manager Enzo Maresca could attempt to sign Palmer if he becomes Manchester City manager. Bellingham is reportedly not interested in leaving Real Madrid, making a move unlikely. Palmer has a contract at Stamford Bridge until 2033, reducing selling pressure. Maresca has held talks with Manchester City and recently left Chelsea, which could fuel Palmer transfer speculation, though multiple uncertainties make dramatic moves unlikely. Real Madrid would likely be reluctant to sell a key midfielder like Bellingham. Chelsea would likely need to offer exceptional money to persuade Real Madrid.
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