Chelsea have agreed a fee with Manchester City for young wide forward Cole Palmer after their second bid was accepted.
After rejecting the Blues’ first offer of $44.5m earlier today, City have reluctantly accepted a package worth a total of $57.2m for the England Under-21 international.
Man City accept offer for Cole Palmer
According to Fabrizio Romano, Palmer will undergo a medical in West London tomorrow before signing a long-term deal at Stamford Bridge with a move being pushed through quickly as the transfer deadline of Friday fast approaches.
Cole Palmer to Chelsea, here we go! Agreement in principle reached with Manchester City on £40m deal plus £5m add-ons 🚨🔵 #CFC
Exclusive news revealed earlier today then quick resolution between clubs and green light from Palmer.
Medical tests to be booked soon. pic.twitter.com/7SvIqgYyKL
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 30, 2023
Todd Boehly’s side will pay an initial figure of $50.9 up front to the reigning Premier League champions with a further $6.3m to be paid in performance-based add-ons.
The versatile winger, who can also play as an attacking midfielder, is a product of City’s academy and has made 19 appearances in the Premier League and a further 22 in additional competitions in sky blue.
