Chelsea forward Patrick Bamford has joined Crystal Palace on a long-term loan.
Bamford, who has England caps at Under-18, Under-19 and Under-21 level, has signed for the Eagles until the end of the season.
The 21-year-old spent the 2014-15 season on loan at Championship outfit Middlesbrough, scoring 19 goals in 44 appearances and helping 'Boro reach the play-offs.
Jordan Houghton, centre, with fellow England youth internationals Charlie Colkett, left, and Dominic Solanke, right
His displays at the Riverside also earned him the Championship's player of the year award.
Bamford, who signed a new three-year deal with the Blues, becomes Palace’s second addition of the summer following their £13 million acquisition of Yohan Cabaye.
Meanwhile, England Under-20s international Jordan Houghton has left Stamford Bridge for a six-month loan stint at Gillingham.
The 19-year-old, who has played for the club’s academy in both defence and midfield, was a member of Chelsea’s FA Youth Cup winning team of 2014.
After joining up with Justin Edinburgh's League One side, Houghton told the Gills website: "There were a few clubs interested and I had a decision to make, but after talking to Justin I was impressed on his thoughts on the season.
"I’m looking forward to playing men’s football in a decent stable team and hopefully pushing for promotion."
Houghton had been with Jose Mourinho's first team squad on their post-season trip to Thailand and Australia in June, and will now continue his development over the coming months with the Kent club – where he will remain until January.
