According to the PA news agency, Levi Colwill will return to Chelsea next season to be part of the first-team set-up with no sale or further loans planned for the defender.
Premier League rivals Manchester City and Liverpool are interested in signing the 20 year old defender who has impressed on loan at Brighton this season.
Colwill has made 10 appearances in the Premier League for Brighton, after helping Huddersfield reach the Championship play-off final last campaign.