CHELSEA midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is reportedly being linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge.
The Blues are in the middle of a summer clear-out as they look to balance the books after spending £600million across the last two transfer windows.
Kalidou Koulibaly and N’Golo Kante have already completed moves to Saudi Arabian clubs Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Christian Pulisic, Trevoh Chalobah, Edouard Mendy, Mason Mount, Hakim Ziyech and Kai Havertz are all potentially departing before the new season.
And Sportitalia are now reporting AC Milan are keen to sign Loftus-Cheek, 27.
The Italian giants are in the market for a midfielder as Ismael Bennacer is set to miss the start of the new campaign with a knee injury.
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Stefano Pioli’s men are also preparing to lose Sandro Tonali – who is expected to be announced as a Newcastle player at the beginning of next month.
As a result, Loftus-Cheek could solve some of Milan’s problems as he eyes more game time.
The Lewisham-born star, who has received 10 caps for England, started 19 Premier League matches last season.
But he struggled to make a positive impact and even spent nine games being utilised as a right-wingback.
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AC Milan are understood to be keen on the midfielder – who has not played for England since 2018.
But they face competition from local rivals Inter Milan after they recently met with Chelsea chiefs to discuss a number of deals including Loftus-Cheek.
He appeared to say goodbye to Blues supporters during the final game of last season as the Stamford Bridge faithful gave him a standing ovation when he was substituted.
Loftus-Cheek has racked up 155 appearances for the West London outfit, contributing 13 goals and 18 assists since making his debut in 2014.
He has won the Premier League and Europa League during his nine-year stint with the club.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
