Chelsea defender Josh Acheampong has emerged as a potential target for Crystal Palace in this window.
Palace are considering a number of options - both short-term and long-term - to help fill the void left by former captain Marc Guehi.
And the 19-year-old Acheampong is one of the names currently being discussed.
No formal conversations are understood to have taken place yet between Palace and Chelsea.
The two clubs have a strong working relationship, having traded a number of players in recent years.
Last season, Chelsea allowed Trevoh Chalobah and Ben Chilwell to join the Eagles on loan, and before that the likes of Guehi and Conor Gallagher have followed that well-trodden path.
It is currently unclear whether Chelsea would sanction a permanent sale in this window or allow the youngster to depart on loan. They are looking to sign a centre-back themselves amid injuries to several defenders.
Acheampong has started both domestic cup matches under new head coach Liam Rosenior and featured in the last four Premier League matches.
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Crystal Palace, you came at the very wrong time. Some teams are funny sha, Crystal Palace didn't see need for them to consider or bid for Tosin, Disasi or Badiashile...they are coming for our Future asset as Chalobah & James are now