Cole Palmer will miss the goal bonus.
The Chelsea star is tied with Manchester City star Erling Haaland in the race for the Premier League Golden Boot after his four-goal haul during the Blues' riotous win over Everton on Monday night .
But Sun reports that regardless of whether he claims the prize, he will not receive any extra money as Palmer did not negotiate a bonus in the deal that took him to Stamford Bridge last summer.
The 21-year-old came through Manchester City's youth academy before making 41 appearances for pep guardiolafrom the side.
Despite being highly rated by City, Palmer made the decision to leave the treble-winning team as he looked to move on and prove his worth as one of the Premier League's best players.
Given that he would have been competing with Phil Foden, Julian Alvarez, Bernardo Silva, Jack Grealish and Jeremy Doku for a starting spot, few could blame him.
However, Palmer's time at Chelsea has exceeded all expectations.
The striker, who joined for just £42million, has scored an incredible 23 goals in all competitions, including 20 in the Premier League.
That figure has put him level with Manchester City striker Haaland, meaning he must surely be considered one of the most lethal attackers in world football.
Unfortunately for him, he will not receive any type of bonus based on the goals he scores. Mauricio Pochettinofrom the side.
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Given the high number of strikes he has thrown this season, Palmer will no doubt punish himself as a result of the exclusion.
Palmer and Chelsea will be next in action on Saturday when the Blues take on Manchester City at Wembley for a place in the FA Cup final, live on talkSPORT.
