Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has addressed speculation linking Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer with a move to Manchester United, while also issuing a challenge to the England international ahead of a high-profile fixture.
Alonso, speaking ahead of his team's upcoming match, commented on the ongoing transfer rumors surrounding Palmer, who has been a standout performer for Chelsea since his arrival from Manchester City.
The Spanish coach also emphasized the importance of Palmer rising to the occasion in what he described as a "big game" for the Blues.
