I was surprised that Manchester United didn't attempt to sign the Chelsea star, especially since I have experience working with Alex Ferguson.

As a youngster, the talented Cole Palmer was a dedicated supporter of Manchester United. So it came as a surprise to many when he made the move to their rival team, Chelsea, in the summer of 2023. This decision left former Manchester United assistant manager Rene Meulensteen scratching his head, questioning why his old side didn't try to sign the promising young player.

Born in Wythenshawe, Palmer had been a part of City's academy since the age of seven, but he had always held a special place in his heart for United. He had openly admitted to being a fan of the club, despite being a member of their rival team's youth program. Meulensteen, who once served as Sir Alex Ferguson's right-hand man, believes that United missed out on a great opportunity by not acquiring Palmer.

"It's purely hypothetical, but just imagine if United had been able to snag Erling Haaland. He would have easily added 25 or 30 goals to their season," Meulensteen shared with OLBG. "And let's not forget about Rodri, who would have brought much-needed stability to their midfield, or the incredible Phil Foden, who lit up the league last season."

The former assistant manager continued, "But what really baffles me is how United let Cole Palmer slip through their fingers. Here we have a young, talented player who grew up supporting the club, and yet he ended up at Chelsea. It makes you wonder why United didn't make a move for him."

Meanwhile, United is still reeling from their recent 3-2 loss to Nottingham Forest, where new signing Leny Yoro made his full debut for the team. The French youngster had been recovering from a fractured metatarsal he suffered during the pre-season, but he was finally able to take the field in Ruben Amorim's three-at-the-back system.

Unfortunately, Yoro's first game didn't go as planned, as he and his fellow defenders conceded three goals, with Chris Wood scoring the winning goal for Forest. Meulensteen, however, cautions against expecting too much from the 19-year-old so early in his career.

"We can't say for certain that Leny Yoro will be a guaranteed starter for Manchester United. It takes time to adjust to the Premier League, and it also depends on how well a player is integrated into the team and how the team is performing," he explained. "Especially for a young player, it can be challenging to adapt to a new team under a new manager. While Yoro has great potential, we should temper our expectations for him this season."

In conclusion, while Palmer may have slipped out of United's grasp and Yoro may have had a rough start, there is still plenty of time for both players to prove their worth and make a significant impact on their respective teams. Only time will tell what the future holds for these talented young footballers.

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