Chilwell is the second player the Eagles have signed on loan from Stamford Bridge this season after Trevoh Chalobah joined the club for the season. However, he was recalled by the Blues in the middle of January. Palace may well have his replacement lined up on deadline day.

Crystal Palace have expressed an interest to sign Ben Chilwell on loan from Chelsea for the rest of the season. Chelsea have made Chilwell available for transfer or a loan since last summer. He is not part of Enzo Maresca’s plans and has played just 45 minutes this season,

As that saga rumbles on, Crystal Palace find themselves with a loan spot free to fill after Chelsea recalled Chalobah, with the Daily Mail now hinting it could be used to sign Ben Chilwell. Simon Jones has now revealed that the Eagles are monitoring the England international ahead of the February 3rd transfer deadline.