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Cole Palmer to ‘double his wages’ as Chelsea prepare to open contract talks with England star before end of season


CHELSEA are set to reward Cole Palmer with a huge wage increase, according to reports.

The England ace has been the Blues’ star man this season, scoring 25 goals in all competitions.

Cole Palmer is set to pocket a huge wage increase as a result of his stellar seasonCredit: Getty

Palmer is in the race to win the Premier League Golden Boot and the Player of the Year award.

The 21-year-old’s current contract runs until 2030 and he earns a reported £80,000-a-week.

In comparison, Raheem Sterling, who has scored just eight goals, pockets £325,000-a-week.

And The Mirror claim Chelsea chiefs want to hand Palmer a pay-rise to reflect his stunning season.

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They plan to make him among the club’s top-earners.

And any new contract will include performance-based incentives in attempt to ensure he keeps up his top form.

Palmer’s current deal does not include a goal bonus.

And talks over a new contract could supposedly occur before the end of the season.

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Palmer will then head to the Euros, where he will aim to fire England to glory.

He will be hoping for a spot in the starting XI but faces competition from the likes of Phil Foden, Jack Grealish and Bukayo Saka.

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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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