The Chelsea ace would be an excellent addition for West Ham United.
According to a report from the Mirror, West Ham are one of four Premier League clubs interested in signing Ruben Loftus-Cheek in January, and if they manage to bring the Englishman to the London Stadium, it could turn out to be the signing that takes them to the next level.
The 22-year-old’s stock within the game has risen drastically over the past year or so, but he is struggling to get regular game-time at Chelsea, with N’Golo Kante, Mateo Kovacic and Jorginho ahead of him in the midfield pecking order at Stamford Bridge.
Loftus-Cheek is a real talent, however, and his undeniable quality would undoubtedly help improve West Ham as a football team.
The England international possesses an enviable build, and plays with a certain kind of pace and power that the Hammers have been bereft of in midfield since Cheikhou Kouyaté left for Crystal Palace.
Standing at 6ft 3in tall, the Chelsea ace has the ability to dominate games in the middle of the park, and that physical prowess, combined with an excellent array of passing would vastly improve West Ham’s play.
Loftus-Cheek is a real threat going forward too.
His presence in the heart of the Hammers’ midfield would certainly help Manuel Pellegrini’s men improve upon the potency of their play in the final third.
Whether West Ham could sign the 22-year-old on a permanent deal remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure, they should do absolutely everything in their power to bring him to the London Stadium next month.
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