Fiorentina keen to land Chelsea starlet
F iorentina could be set to add to
their midfield options when the
transfer window reopens in January,
with coach Paulo Sousa keen to bring
in English youngster Ruben Loftus-
Cheek from Chelsea on loan.
The 19-year-old is held in high regard
by the reigning champions, but after
failing to receive the playing time
promised by boss Jose Mourinho
during pre-season, he looks set for a
short spell away from the Blues.
With the London side struggling
towards the bottom of the table, the
Portuguese tactician could be shielding
the midfielder from their current
difficulties and a move away would
improve his chances of regular first-
team action.
According to the Daily Mail, La Viola
have expressed a serious interest in
Loftus-Cheek, but face strong
competition from Ligue 1 side Monaco,
Vitesse Arnhem of the Eredivisie and a
host of clubs in the English second tier.
While Serie A would clearly provide a
tough test for the young midfielder,
Vitesse have provided a home for a
number of Chelsea youngsters in
recent years and that relationship
could be crucial.
Lewis Baker, Danilo Pantic, Nathan,
Dominic Solanke and Isaiah Brown are
all currently stationed with the
Dutch club on loan from the Blues.
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