Former Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has turned down an offer to return to his former club following a recent approach.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, Chelsea were contemplating a late move for AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, but they have received a negative response to their approach. The player is uninterested in joining them, as he is happy at the Serie A club.
The West London outfit could use more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and the former academy graduate would have been a useful acquisition. The 30-year-old knows the club well, and he could have made an immediate impact. It will be interesting to see if Loftus-Cheek can secure a move away from AC Milan this month. He has also been linked with other clubs.
The Englishman is a quality player who has shown his ability in the Premier League. He could prove to be a useful acquisition in the right team. Meanwhile, it remains to be seen whether Chelsea moves on to their targets after the rejection of their former midfielder.
Chelsea need quality additions
It has been a disappointing season for Chelsea, and they will look to bounce back strongly. They will be desperate for Champions League qualification for the upcoming campaign. They need to improve the squad and address weaknesses to do well in the second half of the campaign.
Ideally, they should look to add depth in the midfield and defence. They have been quite vulnerable at the back and signing a quality central defender could be ideal for them. They are looking to sign Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes.
If they can also bring in a quality midfielder, it would be a successful window for them. It remains to be seen how the situation develops. Meanwhile, the opportunity to play in the Premier League could be exciting for the AC Milan midfielder. It remains to be seen whether he is open to joining another English club this month. The Serie A club paid £15 million for him and will look to recoup the money if a transfer opportunity arises.
