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.

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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.

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.

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.