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Lazio will look to sign Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Ruben Loftus-Cheek is a target for Lazio in the summer transfer window.

According to the football transfer rumours in British media, Lazio will look to sign Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

The 24-year-old has been subject to interest from various European clubs.

In 72 appearances for Chelsea, Loftus-Cheek has managed to score 12 goals, and create 10 goals for his teammates.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek
Ruben Loftus-Cheek

He’s incredibly experienced for a 24-year-old and still has tons of room for growth.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has represented England at Under-16, Under-17, Under-19 and Under-21 level, winning 38 caps and scoring 15 goals, before making his senior international debut in November 2017. As a member of England national football team, Loftus-Cheek won 10 caps.

The England international is believed to be available for transfer, with Simone Inzaghi now keen to bring him to Lazio.

Lazio have built a reputation for recruiting young talent from within Europe, predominantly targeting those with sell-on value and immense potential.

Inzaghi is a known admirer of the player and is reportedly keen on the idea of bringing him this summer.

Lazio are in the market for just a handful of statement signings who can improve the first-team.

Lazio
Lazio

Ruben Loftus-Cheek would provide a good variety to Lazio’s midfield.

According to the report, “Lazio are set to target Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek this summer. Simone Inzaghi’s side have surprised Serie A this season, currently sitting in second behind Juventus. In preparation for a likely Champions League campaign next season, Inzaghi wants to bolster his squad. And Il Messaggero says the Italian likes the look of Loftus-Cheek. The versatile midfielder has been sidelined for 12 months with an Achilles injury, but is still highly rated at Stamford Bridge. The report claims £17.5m would be enough for Lazio to sign the 24-year-old.”

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Lazio will have to come up with the right proposal to convince Ruben Loftus-Cheek to join the club.

Good signing for Lazio?

The England international will definitely be a good addition to the Lazio side, which will be competing in the Champions League next season.

This transfer could turn out to be a bargain as the market for midfielders is inflated at the moment.

This could be a very interesting move, Ruben Loftus-Cheek has lots of potential and Lazio could be the perfect place for him to develop as a player.

How strong that interest is and whether Lazio will make a move remains to be seen but it is certainly one worth keeping an eye on.

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