Murphy suggests Palmer would be perfect for Man Utd: Bruno Fernandes needs a successor!

Murphy suggests Palmer would be perfect for Man Utd: Bruno Fernandes needs a successor

Former Liverpool star Danny Murphy has suggested Chelsea's Cole Palmer could replace Bruno Fernandes at Manchester United.

Palmer has been linked with a sensational move to Manchester United over the past week after he admitted that he does not love life in London and misses his friends in Manchester.

Fellow midfielder Fernandes has also been tipped to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season, with Saudi sides reportedly ready to lure him away from the Premier League.

Palmer. the England international is a City Football Academy graduate and has connections up North in Manchester which fans believe will lead to him making a move over the next year.

Murphy spoke to BestBettingSites.co.uk about the situation and admitted that Palmer could be the perfect replacement for Fernandes if he does depart.

"No, because they’ve got him under a long-term contract, so they can keep him either way. But qualifying for the Champions League would make it much easier to quieten the noise around other clubs trying to get him. It would definitely help.

“The way football works, if you’re a player of that quality, and you’ve always had a love for a particular club, it’s not a huge stretch to imagine things lining up.

“Especially if United were to go on a run. 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?

“Yes, I could. I wouldn’t want it to happen, but I could see it. Bruno Fernandes needs a successor. He’ll get through the groin problem. He’ll be fine."

Palmer’s former side Manchester City are said to be waiting to see what he decides, with reports suggesting that they would bite Chelsea’s hand off to bring him back.