Newcastle United and Everton reportedly want Chelsea’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is having a wonderful World Cup for England, and there is no surprise that Newcastle United, West Ham United and Everton all have been linked with the Chelsea midfielder, who spent the 2017-18 season on loan at Crystal Palace.
Newcastle are interested in signing Loftus-Cheek from Premier League rivals Chelsea in the summer transfer window, according to The Chronicle, while The Sun (print edition, page 52, May 29, 2018) has claimed that the 22-year-old midfielder is on the radar of West Ham and Everton (click here to read more).
Boost in Ruben Loftus-Cheek race
The Magpies, the Hammers and the Toffees may have just received a boost in their reported pursuit of the England international, who earns £35,000 per week as salary, according to Spotrac.com and is doing well for the Three Lions at the ongoing World Cup in Russia.
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According to The Daily Mail, Chelsea will not sell Loftus-Cheek in the summer transfer window, but the Premier League giants could sanction a season-long loan deal.
Good signing
Newcastle and Everton could do with a player of the 22-year-old’s quality in their respective teams, while the Hammers need a young and silky midfielder as well.
Loftus-Cheek recently told The Guardian that he wants regular playing time next season, and he would get that at Newcastle, Everton or West Ham.
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