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Norwich want to sign Chelsea rising star Patrick Bamford.

The 22-year-old striker, also a target for the Canaries' relegation-battle rivals Swansea, cut short a season-long loan spell at Crystal Palace last month in frustration at his lack of action.

He would be interested in a fresh loan to Carrow Road, although it is understood Norwich are keen on a permanent move.

Chelsea are ready to insert a buy-back option in any deal should Bamford leave this month, to ensure they have the first option on him if he fulfils his potential elsewhere.

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The champions have not played him competitively since his return to Stamford Bridge, because he would then not be eligible to appear for another Premier League club.

Bamford made nine appearances for Palace during the first half of the season before his return to Chelsea.

He scored twice for the champions' Under-21s in a training-ground friendly against QPR earlier this week after being challenged to prove himself by interim boss Guus Hiddink.

Hiddink said: “He hardly played at Palace so that’s why he has to prove himself. For the moment he will stay with the Under-21s.”