Leeds United and Crystal Palace hope to find out next week whether Chelsea are willing to let Conor Gallagher go on loan.
The Blues central midfielder impressed on loan at West Bromwich Albion last season, with numerous Premier League sides also including Newcastle keen on taking him on loan for the upcoming campaign.
Chelsea view him as part of their long-term plans and are unwilling to sell him permanently, but could sanction a loan to give him more top-flight experience.
Midfielder Lewis Bate, 18, also left Stamford Bridge for the Whites earlier this week and they hope Gallagher will follow the same path.