Young Chelsea midfielder Kasey Palmer will spend the 2018-19 season at Blackburn Rovers after agreeing a loan move to Ewood Park.
Palmer, 21, helped Huddersfield Town gain promotion to the Premier League in a previous temporary switch, and last season was part of the Derby County side that reached the Championship play-offs.
And he is now set for another season in England's second tier as he teams up with Blackburn manager Tony Mowbray.
“I think once you are told of the interest you just want to get it done and get to the club straight away.