Cole Palmer, a Manchester United fan, was close to signing with United as a teenager before joining Manchester City's academy at age eight. Despite a promising start and 25 appearances in City's treble-winning season, frustration over playtime led to his transfer to Chelsea for £42.5 million. United youth coach Colin Little revealed they were in discussions to sign Palmer when he was 16, but ultimately, Manchester City made a better offer to secure him.
"I knew he was a big United fan... City needed to show him a bit more love and that kind of stuff. We never quite got it over the line..."
"We were close to getting Cole Palmer when he was about 16... In the end, Manchester City made him a good enough offer."
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