Chelsea have allowed Patrick Bamford, who was named the Championship player of the year following an impressive loan move at Middlesbrough, to join Crystal Palace for the season.
The 21-year-old had a medical at Selhurst Park on Monday before a move to Alan Pardew’s side who have had a fruitful summer in the transfer market following the club record £13m signing of the France international, Yohan Cabaye.
Bamford’s move is set to earn him a long-term deal at Stamford Bridge with the striker in the final year of his current deal.
The forward has been pursued by a number of clubs since ending his spell on Teesside which saw him almost propel Aitor Karanka’s side into the Premier League. His 19 goals in 44 appearances took Boro to the play-off final in May where they lost to Norwich City.
Karanka wanted Bamford back at the Riverside yet José Mourinho, the Chelsea manager, was keen for him to play in the Premier League and test his talents in the top flight.
