AC Milan are confident that they will beat the competition and sign Ruben Loftus-Cheek from Chelsea, according to a report.
This morning’s edition of Tuttosport (via PianetaMilan) talks about Milan’s need for a more physical midfielder having not properly replaced Franck Kessie following his departure for Barcelona just under a year ago.
Kessie was criticised for his fluctuating performance levels and for the way he left on a free transfer after saying he would renew, but the Ivorian midfielder – with his physicality and his knack for scoring – was fundamental for Pioli, who will now also have to do without Ismael Bennacer.
Paolo Maldini and Ricky massara identified Loftus-Cheek as the idea reinforcement. The 27-year-old is set to leave Chelsea, contacts have already started and Milan are confident of beating the competition to sign him.
Given that his contract expires in 2024, the Rossoneri management hope to land him for a figure of below €15m, even though the Blues are currently asking for around €20m.
