Loftus-Cheek had also been a loan target for Newcastle, but the Londoner opted to make the shorter move to Selhurst Park. READ MORE: Newcastle flop Emmanuel Riviere eyed by French club “I had the option of coming to Palace and I thought that it would be great for me,” said Loftus-Cheek. “I live not too far away. I was born in Lewisham, and Palace is good club, so I thought it’s a good chance to play here and be a part of the team. “They have a very strong team, and I’d like to be a part of that this season.” United manager Rafa Benitez had previously tried to sign Loftus-Cheek on loan in January.
But Chelsea manager Antonio Conte kept him at Stamford Bridge for the second half of the campaign.
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