Everton interested in January move for Loftus-Cheek

Ruben Loftus-Cheek is finding life difficult at Chelsea.

The midfielder enjoyed a fantastic spell on loan at Crystal Palace last season, delivering a series of performances worthy of landing him a spot in England’s World Cup squad.

Not just there for the experience, Loftus-Cheek appeared in each of his country’s group stage matches.

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However, opportunities for his club have been limited under Maurizio Sarri. With just 33 minutes of Premier League football under his belt, the 22-year-old is finding it difficult to force his way into a midfield consisting of Jorginho, Mateo Kovacic, N’Golo Kante, Cesc Fabregas, and Ross Barkley.

Having lost his spot in the England squad to Barkley, a loan chance now seems inevitable for Loftus-Cheek.

According to a report from ESPN, that opportunity should come in January – though Chelsea remain firm in their stance that the Lewisham-native will not be sold.

Manager Maurizio Sarri has publicly said that Loftus-Cheek needs to improve tactically, and with a host of Premier League clubs supposedly keen to take the box-to-box threat on, one of Chelsea’s brightest prospects could be heading away from Stamford Bridge.

Everton are one such team supposedly keen on adding Loftus-Cheek, with Marco Silva eager to add to his midfield ranks.

 

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