Chelsea midfielder appears on Lazio’s radar

Lazio are hoping to strike a deal to signal Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, however the price of such an endeavour could show to be prohibitive.

Based on La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Aquile have recognized the England worldwide as an acceptable candidate to bolster their midfield, no matter whether or not Luis Alberto or Sergej Milinkovic-Savic are offered.

While cashing in on both would assist deliver Loftus-Cheek in, it’s not thought {that a} switch relies on this and the previous Fulham loanee is needed by coach Maurizio Sarri, having labored with him beforehand at Chelsea.

The pair take pleasure in a superb relationship and Chelsea are prepared to dump him, however wouldn’t settle for something beneath €20 million, while the participant himself would demand €4m per season, a determine solely matched by Milinkovic-Savic and captain Ciro Motionless.

This can be past Lazio’s attain, however the Biancoceleste will weigh up a suggestion and hope to barter with Chelsea and Loftus-Cheek.

Nonetheless, his elevated enjoying time below Thomas Tuchel at Stamford Bridge may additionally hinder a deal, and he would wish convincing of Lazio’s ambitions.