Romano: Milan open talks over Chelsea winger and put Loftus-Cheek pursuit on hold

AC Milan are interesting in signing Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic this summer but have put talks for Ruben Loftus-Cheek on hold, a report claims.

According to what is being reported by Fabrizio Romano, Pulisic is expected to leave this summer as Chelsea are open to letting him go given their need to offload players after a spending spree that yielded a mid-table finish.

Milan are among clubs interested in Pulisic, and he was mentioned in recent talks held with Chelsea as per the Sky journalist.

Pulisic plays predominantly on the right wing but he had a disappointing season in 2022-23, making just 30 total appearances for 1,013 minutes, amassing one goal and two assists.

That in itself is perhaps a sign that he is not considered a key component at Stamford Bridge and that he is on his way towards the exit door this summer.

Meanwhile, he adds that talks over midfielder Ruben Loftus Cheek are on stand-by after Paolo Maldini’s sacking.