Crystal Palace boss De Boer set to make first signing

Crystal Palace manager Frank de Boer is set to make his signing since his appointment as Palace boss with the capture of Ruben Loftus-Cheek from Chelsea, reports the Daily Telegraph. 

The Eagles are one of two Premier League teams yet to making a signing this summer, yet that looks set to change with Loftus-Cheek expected to secure a season-long loan move to Selhurst Park. 

Newcastle, Southampton and Brighton had also shown an interest in the 21-year-old, who made only six top-flight appearances - all as a sub - last season. 

However, Palace are expected to wrap up his signing shortly, with De Boer keen on bringing the midfielder to the south London side. 

It’s thought that Loftus-Cheek’s arrival will kick start Palace’s recruitment drive this summer, with the Eagles also linked with moves for Robin van Persie and Joel Veltman. 

It remains to be seen how Loftus-Cheek's departure will impact Chelsea's summer movements, however, with the Blues hoping to wrap up the signing of Tiemoue Bakayoko.