Chelsea could reportedly choose not to sign Declan Rice next summer and instead promote Conor Gallagher to the first-team.
The Blues have been heavily linked with West Ham star Rice, who previously at Chelsea's academy, for a substantial amount of time.
However, as reported by the Evening Standard, Chelsea have been so impressed by Gallagher's progress on loan at Crystal Palace that they may now not pursue a move for Rice.
Gallagher's performances for Palace have been of a very high standard - he has scored seven goals and provided three assists in 21 Premier League appearances.