Palmer has been linked with a move to Old Trafford in recent months after reports revealed that not only is he a United fan, but he also misses his friends back up North in Manchester.
The Red Devils are expected to be the first-choice destination should he leave Chelsea and as the summer approaches, reports believe that he is eyeing a move to Michael Carrick’s side.
Speaking to BestBettingSites, Nevin suggests that the move comes down to Palmer, as United would snap him up in an instant.
“I don’t think it comes down to whether Chelsea would sell. They would.
“Would United want him? They probably would. Would the money be difficult? No, they would probably sort that out. Chelsea are a trading club. They bought Palmer, and they could sell him at a massive profit, and that’s what they do.
“The Chelsea fans would be gutted because they adore him, rightly so. There have been concerns about his consistency and his injuries. It just comes down to one thing. It doesn’t come down to the clubs, it comes down to him. Does Palmer fancy playing for United? That’s it. Nobody knows except Palmer.
“I’ve heard hints that he was a United fan as a kid. That’s a draw. When you look at what United are doing just now and how they’re playing, and the possibility that you might actually have stability at United, that becomes a temptation.”
United are hopeful of securing Champions League qualification under Carrick, who will be focused on remaining at the club past the summer rather than Palmer’s shaky future.