The highly rated and versatile defender penned a season-long deal with the Blades in August, the first time he has been allowed to depart Stamford Bridge on a temporary basis.

Having started his career at QPR, Gilchrist quickly progressed through the ranks at Chelsea and penned a first professional contract whilst skippering the U18s to success two cup competitions during the 2021/22 season.

Gilchrist progressed to captain the Blues U23s side before making the step up into the first team.

He made 11 top-flight appearances last term, scoring his first senior goal against Everton in April.