Former Chelsea star, William Gallas, has said that England midfielder, Cole Palmer reminds him of Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane.

Gallas believes that the attacking midfielder is very important for Chelsea and should be protected.

According to him, the former Manchester City man cannot be replaced.

Gallas, a former defender, told Prime Casino that Palmer is now the Blues’ most important player and the club revolves around him.

He said via Tribal Football, “Cole Palmer at Chelsea reminds me of Zinedine Zidane with France, when you look at his importance within the team.

“Everybody knew Zidane was the star and that’s the same as Palmer in the current side, it comes naturally to him and that’s why he needs to be protected.”

Cole Palmer left Manchester City and joined Chelsea in the summer of 2023 when it was clear he would not get enough playing time at the Etihad.

He immediately established himself in the Blues squad and has since stood as one of their most important players.

The England international has not had the best of 2025 with just three goals.

He provided two assists in the UEFA Conference League final to help them win 4-1 against Real Betis.

The management of Galatasaray has urged Victor Osimhen and his representatives not to drag their offer to the player out too long and also make a decision regarding his future in the first week of July.

This was disclosed by respected football commentator Serkan Korkmaz.

Korkmaz said this while providing an update on Osimhen’s situation on the Kontraspor Youtube channel.

He said: “A piece of information that will please Galatasaray fans has arrived. Until a period that is not clear which end of the first week of July it refers to, Galatasaray management said to Osimhen and his representatives, ‘Let’s not drag this out too long. Let’s make a decision on this issue at the beginning of July.’

“Galatasaray did not give up but mentioned a date.”

Osimhen’s loan deal with Galatasaray expired some weeks ago.

The Nigeria international had joined the Yellow-Reds from Napoli last year.

The 26-year-old is currently on summer holiday and has been linked with a lot of clubs, including Al Hilal, Galatasaray, Chelsea, Liverpool Manchester United, Juventus and Arsenal.

Former Super Eagles captain, Austin Jay-Jay Okocha, has claimed that Victor Osimhen is the one that must “own” the decision on his next club.

Osimhen is almost guaranteed to leave Napoli on a permanent deal this summer.

The 26-year-old enjoyed a successful loan spell at Galatasaray last season, winning the league title and League Cup, while also landing the Golden Boot award.

Osimhen has already turned down several offers to join Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia and is keen on continuing his career in Europe.

Okocha has now advised Osimhen to do what is best for him and his family.

“The decision should be his. Whether it goes well or not, he must own it,” Okocha told Sport 247.

“I don’t believe in deciding someone’s future. He should choose what’s best for him and his family.”