Former Premier League star who played for Manchester City and Aston Villa makes bold Cole Palmer claim as Chelsea reach Club World Cup final.

COLE PALMER pretends to be stupid but he is actually “very clever”, according to Micah Richards. The Chelsea star has built a reputation for his occasional silly answers in interviews.

Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards says he is “scratching his head” over Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta’s decision to pursue Chelsea winger Noni Madueke. The Gunners are looking to bring in at least one new winger to the Emirates Stadium in the summer transfer window with Arsenal boss Arteta desperate to improve the club’s attacking options.

Micah Richards has claimed Chelsea and England star Cole Palmer plays dumb for the cameras and is more intelligent than he lets on.

Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Chelsea’s Noni Madueke and are weighing up a move for the £50 million-rated forward, but Micah Richards has signalled concerns over where he would fit in the team.

Chelsea head into this week's FIFA Club World Cup semi-final looking to end their season by lifting another European trophy. After beating Palmeiras on Friday, The Blues face more Brazilian opposition in the final four as they take on Fluminense on Tuesday in New York.

Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze will join Arsenal in the summer transfer window, claims Gary Lineker, as Micah Richards urges the Gunners to bring in another top forward. With Arsenal keen to sign a left-winger in the summer transfer window,