Bamford had a get out clause in his loan contract with Crystal palace, he was only contracted until January with an option for the second half of the season if both parties agreed, he has just activated his get out clause.
Publicly too which is the best part about it.
Pardew of old would have thrown the kitchen sink at Bamford in reply but now he and his advisors are grooming himself as the next England manager (with no hope of securing it IMO) he has to be all diplomatic and neutered.