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However, a phone call on 14 January from sporting director Paul Winstanley convinced Chalobah that a return to play at Stamford Bridge would be productive, with a prominent role to be expected in the coming weeks.

That conversation followed an earlier, unplanned meeting with Winstanley, his co-sporting director Laurence Stewart and co-owner Behdad Eghbali at Selhurst Park after the 1-1 draw between Palace and Chelsea earlier this month.

Maresca was asked to travel to London for an initial meeting with Chelsea's owners, and the club's sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence Stewart.

The club has a hands-on owner who likes to be part of the decision-making but respects the knowledge of the two directors of football, Winstanley and Stewart, who work closely with the manager.

Nina Winstanley, 25, believes Wales would become a big draw to prospective students if its fees remained the same.