Cole Palmer has revealed that he wasn't going to join Chelsea until being convinced to make the move to London by somebody close to him. The 22-year-old lit the Premier League up last season after joining the Blues from Manchester City in a surprise move.

If you recognise any Wayne Rooney in Cole Palmer, it’s because the Chelsea and England star used to try and copy the Manchester United legend as a kid. Palmer has gone from rarely-seen prospect to one of the best players in the Premier League since the start of last season.

Cole Palmer has revealed he needed to be “persuaded” to join Chelsea when considering his options away from Manchester City. The 22-year-old arrived at Stamford Bridge for £42.5million last year and has made a huge impact for Chelsea, scoring 22 goals and providing 11 assists in his first Premier League season at the club.