Frank de Boer is set to make Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek his first signing as Crystal Palace manager.

De Boer is close to taking Loftus-Cheek on a season's loan after winning the race to sign the England under-21 international ahead of competition from Newcastle, Southampton and Brighton.

Chelsea sources have revealed that Loftus-Cheek is expected to complete the formalities of his move to Palace in the next 24 hours, after he was made available for loan by Antonio Conte.

The 21-year-old made only six appearances for the Premier League champions last season and De Boer has moved quickly to bring him to Selhurst Park.