Ruben Loftus-Cheek ‘close to AC Milan’ with Italian giants at ‘advanced stage of negotiations to sign Chelsea midfielder for £13million’
Ruben Loftus-Cheek looks likely to be the next name to leave Stamford Bridge as negotiations with AC Milan are said to be at an advanced stage.
Chelsea are planning to trim their squad after Todd Boehley’s £600m spending on new recruits last season, and have already seen a number of players leave the club.
N’Golo Kante and Kalidou Kouilbaly have both left for the Saudi Pro League, with Edouard Mendy expected to follow, while talks are ongoing with Manchester United over the sale of Mason Mount.
Now midfielder Loftus-Cheek appears to have secured a move to Serie A, with Italian giants Milan.
According to journalists in Italy on calciomercato.com, talks between the player and the Rossoneri are well advanced in a £13 million deal for the midfielder.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is about to part ways with Chelsea with a move to Italian giant AC Milan
Talks with Stefano Pioli’s Milan are at an advanced stage for a £13 million move for Loftus-Cheek
The academy graduate has made over 200 appearances for the Blues since his debut in 2014, scoring 16 goals. He also earned international recognition with 10 caps for England and a place in the Three Lions 2018 World Cup squad.
However, it also struggles to get regular playing time due to recent season-long loan spells at Crystal Palace and Fulham.
Last season, he made 30 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea, but could be ready for a new challenge in Serie A with Milan, joining former team-mate Fikayo Tomori.
Stefano Pioli’s men finished 4th last season and can provide Loftus-Cheek Champions League football.
Loftus-Cheek could join former Chelsea teammate Fikayo Tomori at San Siro next season