Reports suggest that Crystal Palace are preparing to allow Christantus Uche to return to La Liga side Getafe during the mid-season transfer window. Despite arriving on loan at Selhurst Park in the summer, the 22-year-old has struggled to make an impact and has only managed seven appearances this season under Oliver Glasner.

Palace, who currently sit tenth in the Premier League, are looking to cut ties with Uche, who arrived with promise after a successful season in Spain with Getafe. However, the stumbling block in the move is the fact that Uche has already played for Getafe this season, meaning he would have to stay with them for the duration of the campaign.

The London outfit had hoped to sign Uche permanently for £17m after his loan spell, but now they are seeking to send him back to his parent club. It appears that Uche’s time at Palace has not gone as planned, with limited game time and a lack of impact on the field.

Palace may now be regretting their decision to sign Uche, as he has struggled to fit into Glasner’s plans and has seen minimal minutes on the pitch. It remains to be seen how the situation will unfold, but it is clear that Uche’s future at Selhurst Park is uncertain.