The Blues graduate was deemed surplus to requirements before pre-season and he had been training away from the first-team group.

Palace have now won the race to sign him temporarily. The Eagles have negotiated a straight loan deal without an option to purchase.

The Eagles recently lost a key figure in the squad in Joachim Andersen to Fulham . The arrival of Chalobah is a much-needed boost.

Chalobah will also be delighted with the opportunity. He has the chance to prolong his career in the Premier League with the Eagles.

The centre-back also gets to continue in the English capital and will be hoping to impress to secure a permanent transfer next year.

Aside from Chalobah, Raheem Sterling is also expected to leave the Blues on transfer deadline day. He is very close to joining Arsenal on loan.

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