Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira has hopes of Conor Gallagher returning next season.

The 22-year-old impressed at West Brom on loan last season before Chelsea sent him to Selhurst Park last summer for further experience. The 22-year-old impressed at West Brom on loan last season before Chelsea sent him to Selhurst Park last summer for further experience.

Vieira said: “Conor has been fantastic for us.

“He felt like he is at home the way he has been performing for us. He understands the way that we want to play the game, and he brings his energy and his determination.

“We know that he has to go back to Chelsea. Then, what will happen? We don't know.

“But what is important is that he came for a year, and he worked hard and worked well, and he gave something to the team and the football club. It was a win-win.

“He was really happy with us. He played really well, which allowed him to go to England.

“He's happy, so we are happy."