Report: PSG plan world-record bid for Chelsea’s Palmer after Club World Cup humbling

Cole Palmer (Photo Credit: FIFA)

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Cole Palmer’s post-Club World Cup remarks have been lauded (Credit: FIFA)

Report: PSG plan world-record bid for Chelsea’s Palmer after Club World Cup humbling

Ayoola Kelechi 19:43 - 16.07.2025

Chelsea could face a battle to keep star player Cole Palmer after PSG reportedly registered interest in the Club World Cup star

Cole Palmer’s dazzling display against Paris Saint-Germain in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final has sparked a potential staggering world-record bid from the very team he buried.

The French giants are believed to be considering making the England star a new part of their star-studded squad after watching his performance against them.

Palmer floors PSG with ruthless masterclass

On a night when Chelsea reminded the football world of their pedigree, it was 22-year-old Cole Palmer who truly stole the show.

Cole Palmer of Chelsea during the match against Paris St. Germain in the final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Metlife Stadium in East Hartford in the United States on Sunday, July 13. Copyright: xWILLIAMxVOLCOVx
Cole Palmer celebrating one of his goals against Paris Saint-Germain Cole Palmer of Chelsea during the match against Paris St. Germain in the final of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at Metlife Stadium in East Hartford in the United States on Sunday, July 13. Copyright: xWILLIAMxVOLCOVx

Facing PSG in the Club World Cup final, Palmer netted twice and assisted another in a jaw-dropping first-half performance that left Luis Enrique’s side stunned.

The midfielder’s calm finishes and a perfectly weighted assist for João Pedro’s goal tore through a PSG defense that looked utterly helpless at MetLife Stadium.

Cole Palmer won the FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball and now has entered the conversation for the Ballon d'Or.

Nigeria legend John Obi Mikel, watching live from the stands, described Palmer’s performance as “cold” despite the sweltering heat, a nod to the youngster’s composure in high-pressure moments.

With 43 goals and 29 assists in just 97 games since joining Chelsea from Manchester City for €47 million, Palmer has quickly evolved from a promising academy graduate to a certified superstar. And now, it appears PSG want in.

PSG ready to break bank, but Chelsea won’t budge

Reports suggest PSG’s top brass were so floored by Palmer’s one-man destruction job that they’re ready to shatter transfer history again.

Cole Palmer celebrates his goal against PSG in the Club World Cup final.

The French giants are reportedly preparing a €250 million offer, a fee that would eclipse the €222 million they paid for Neymar in 2017.

However, Chelsea have no intention of letting their star man go. Club insiders have made it clear that Palmer is a central figure in their long-term rebuild and untouchable regardless of the fee.