Eagle-eyed supporters spot clue about Cole Palmer’s aspirations as photo of the Chelsea star goes viral before win over Brighton

Eagle-eyed fans have sparked speculation about Cole Palmer’s aspirations for the season after closely examining a photo of the Chelsea star’s lock screen on his phone.

Eagle-eyed supporters have spotted a clue about Cole Palmer's aspirations for the seasonPalmer, who has enjoyed a remarkable debut season for Chelsea since his transfer from Manchester City, has been a standout performer in the Premier League. With 22 goals and 10 assists in 33 league games, he has not only caught the attention of fans but has also earned a spot in the England squad for Euro 2024.

As fans observed photos of Palmer arriving for Chelsea’s game against Brighton, they zoomed in on his phone’s lock screen, which appeared to display a trophy. Many speculated that the trophy resembled the PFA Player of the Year Award, suggesting that Palmer is determined to clinch this accolade and using it as motivation.

Palmer has enjoyed a stunning campaign for Chelsea, scoring 22 goals and adding 10 assistsThe PFA awards, including the Player and Young Player of the Year, are voted for by players themselves. While the nominees for this year’s awards are yet to be announced, previous winners like Kevin De Bruyne, Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Phil Foden, and Bukayo Saka have set high standards.

Palmer, likely to be a contender for both Player and Young Player of the Year awards, will face tough competition from fellow young stars like Foden and Saka. The criteria for the Young Player of the Year award stipulate that nominees must be 23 or under as of July 1 preceding the season.

One fan claimed Palmer's lock screen was a photo of the PFA Player of the Year trophyAs Palmer aims to conclude his remarkable season with Chelsea, fans eagerly await the unveiling of the PFA awards and the Premier League’s official awards on May 18. With his exceptional performances and evident determination, Palmer has undoubtedly left a lasting impression on the football world in his debut season with the Blues.

Erling Haaland won it last year, while Bukayo Saka won the PFA Young Player of the Year award