Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been linked with a move to AC Milan this summer, with a summer move likely.
According to a report from Calciomercato, Chelsea and AC Milan are currently in talks to seal the deal for Ruben Loftus-Cheek before the summer transfer window closes. And a deal could be done for a fee of around €15 million, with talks between the two clubs advancing.
The 27-year-old Chelsea midfielder has struggled for regular game time at Stamford Bridge, and he needs to leave the London club to get his career back on track. He needs to play regularly at this stage of his career, and AC Milan might be able to provide him with those opportunities.
Signing him for €15 million could prove to be a reasonable deal for the Serie A club, and he could prove to be a bargain for them in the coming seasons. With talks advancing between Chelsea and AC Milan, an agreement is on the cards.
The midfielder has the physicality and technical ability to succeed in Serie A, and he will look to make his mark at AC Milan next season. He was linked with Newcastle United a few months ago as well.
The 27-year-old utility man was recently loaned out to Crystal Palace, and he established himself as one of their key players. There is no doubt that he has the quality to establish himself as an indispensable asset for AC Milan as well.
The Serie A giants are set to part ways with Sandro Tonali, who is heading to Newcastle United in a big money transfer. Loftus-Cheek could be an alternative to the Italian international. Chelsea have spent significant sums of money on new signings over the last couple of windows, and they need to sell some players in order to balance the books and stay in touch with the FFP regulations.
Selling fringe players like Ruben Loftus-Cheek will help boost Chelsea’s transfer coffers as well. It remains to be seen whether the two clubs can finalise the move in the coming weeks. Loftus-Cheek will want to sort out his permanent future and focus on his football now. Moving to AC Milan will be an exciting next step in his career.
