Four Premier League clubs are reportedly targeting Chelsea’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek: West Ham United, Newcastle United, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek has looked at the top of his game every time he has played for Chelsea recently. The problem is, however, playing for Chelsea is easier said than done.
The England World Cup star has scored five goals for the London giants since the end of October but his first-team minutes have still been limited. In fact, he has made just four substitute appearances in the Premier League last season.
Although there is no shortage of clubs who would love to give Loftus-Cheek a starring role in 2019.
According to the Mirror, Crystal Palace would love to bring the 22-year-old back to Selhurst Park after he played a starring role as The Eagles avoided the drop last season.
The report adds, however, that Roy Hodgson’s side face competition from three other Premier League teams. Bournemouth are understood to be interested too in a short-term loan deal while West Ham United and Newcastle are also in the race.
Newcastle, however, cannot sign two players on loan from the same Premier League club so they’d have to strike a permanent deal for Brazilian winger Kenedy before they can bring Loftus-Cheek to St James’ Park on a temporary basis.
As reported by the Mirror, Loftus-Cheek admits he has found it ‘tough’ adapting to a reduced role at Chelsea, although he did come off the bench to net the clinching goal in Sunday’s win against Fulham.
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