Crystal Palace hold transfer talks with Chelsea goalkeeper ahead of Blues exit

Crystal Palace have held talks with Luke Campbell with a view to snapping up the talented Chelsea Under-21 goalkeeper as he prepares to leave Stamford Bridge as a free agent.

Campbell, 19, has been with the Blues for a decade after joining them as a nine-year-old. But the club have already confirmed that the highly-rated teenager will leave Stamford Bridge when his contract expires at the end of this month.

Championship clubs, including QPR, have approached Campbell over a deal but talks over a switch to Selhurst Park have also taken place.

And with the Eagles looking for a new stopper for their development squad following the departure of Louie Moulden, a move for Campbell would fit the bill ahead of the new season.

Campbell made a handful of appearances for the Blues U21s at the back end of last season after catching the eye on loan in the Isthmian Premier Division with Hendon. He was part of the U18 side that won the Premier League south title in 2023.

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Campbell may not be the only goalkeeper to depart Stamford Bridge this summer as there could be movement at senior level.

The Blues have been linked with AC Milan's Mike Maignan, though, Sky Sports now claim that the club have ended their interest in the France international.

But Djordje Petrovic is understood to want regular first-team football after impressing on loan with Chelsea's sister club, Strasbourg, last season and is currently considering his future.

The Telegraph have revealed that Strasbourg are interested in signing the Serbian permanently, while he also has Premier League admirers.

Despite links to Maignan, Chelsea have reiterated they have faith in their current crop of keepers, consisting of No.1 Robert Sanchez, Filip Jorgensen and Mike Penders.

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