Madrid keeps watching Cole Palmer, Chelsea s closing transfer may

Real Madrid is closely following Cole Palmer, the young Chelsea star who has performed exceptionally since his transfer from Manchester City. According to media reports, Real Madrid's interest in Palmer is not on a whim. They are said to have been watching the player seriously for a long time.

Alonso, the new coach of Real Madrid, is considered to appreciate Cole Palmer very much. For Alonso, the 23-year-old has all the attributes of success at Santiago Bernabeu - vision, creativity and ability to determine the outcome of the game.

Palmer's performance in the 2025 Antarctic Club World Cup final became a critical moment. Two goals and one assist against Paris Saint-Germain made his name louder. For Real Madrid, this seems to be a testament to their long-standing belief that Palmer is one of the best young talents in Europe right now.

Chelsea's possibility of closing transfers

However, hopes of bringing Palmer to Spain have not yet come true. Chelsea has reportedly closed all transfer possibilities. The London club believes that Palmer is an irreplaceable asset and has no intention of negotiating in any form.

Even the huge contract renewal proposed by a club like Real Madrid cannot shake them. Palmer's position is very clear, that is, not to sell. This situation makes it almost impossible for Madrid to sign the player, at least in the current situation.

Nevertheless, Madrid has not panic yet. They do appreciate Palmer, but not yet to the point of relying on him. The club has other ways to maintain midfield competitiveness—including finding talents from their own youth training system.

Real Madrid's own solution

If Chelsea are unwilling to let Palmer go, Real Madrid has another option, which is their own youth training academy: Brian Bigarin. The 16-year-old midfielder started to draw attention after performing well in the Class A youth team last season.

Villa is considered to have similar traits to Palmer. He is smart in reading games, has excellent skills, and is able to play a major role in the offensive line. The coach of the academy even considers him one of the most promising players of the current generation.

The next steps are ready. Atletico Madrid will rise to the youth level and hone their abilities in more intense competitions. Madrid knows that it is difficult to introduce top players from the outside, and cultivating stars from the inside may be the best answer.