Everton could make January move for Loftus-Cheek

Everton are expected to establish an interest in a loan deal for Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, according to the Daily Mail.

The England international has reportedly grown frustrated by his shortage of opportunities in the first-team under Maurizio Sarri, leading him to express his desire to leave Chelsea on loan in January.

Loftus-Cheek spent last season at Crystal Palace and earned himself a place in Gareth Southgate’s 23-man England squad for the World Cup.

He has since struggled to make an impression at Chelsea, however, and speculation surrounding his future has once again resurfaced, with Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Everton named as potential contenders for his signature.

Loftus-Cheek opted to stay put with the Blues last summer as he aimed to nail down a regular place in the club’s first-team.

Everton already have a plethora of midfield options in their senior squad but may regard the opportunity to land Loftus-Cheek on a short-term deal as too good to turn down.