Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is reported to be the subject of transfer interest from Italian giants Inter Milan, as seen in the Daily Mail. The Blues have placed a €20 million price tag on the English midfielder.
Loftus-Cheek was given a surprise look-in by head coach Thomas Tuchel last season after his impressive pre-season display for Chelsea.
Despite the opportunity, though, the 26-year-old midfielder failed to take his chances count last campaign. He made 40 appearances in all competitions, scoring one goal and contributing five assists.
The Blues' academy graduate struggled to nail down a starting shirt in a midfield that was heavily hit with injuries. This includes Tuchel's first-choice midfielders like Mateo Kovacic, N'Golo Kante and Jorginho.
The German manager is now keen to improve his squad ahead of the 2022-23 football season and a couple of players could make way this summer. One of those players could be Lotus-Cheek.
Should the English midfielder leave, there will definitely be a vacuum to fill in Chelsea's midfield. As such, this article will take a look at some players who could replace Loftus-Cheek.
#4 Sergej Milinković-Savić (Lazio)
One player who could definitely be a like-for-like replacement for Loftus-Cheek is Serbian midfielder Sergej Milinković-Savić. He has been exceptional for Lazio since joining them from Genk in 2015.
He has scored 58 goals and provided 51 assists in 294 appearances for the Italian side.
The 27-year-old is arguably one of the best box-to-box midfielders in Serie A and he keeps getting better every season.
Milinković-Savić will no doubt remind Chelsea fans of Loftus-Cheek during the 2018-19 season, where he was almost unplayable.
Milinković-Savić is an all-round midfielder who is combative in nature and has an eye for goal. He is also good with the ball at his feet, has great vision and possesses great shooting technique.
He played a combined total of 47 appearances for Lazio last season. Scoring 11 goals and providing 12 assists for his teammates.
#3 Youri Tielemans (Leicester City)
Another player who could be an ideal option for Chelsea to replace Loftus-Cheek should he eventually leave this summer is Youri Tielemans.
The 25-year-old Belgian midfielder is regarded as one of the brightest prospects in the Premier League due to his exploits with Leicester City.
Tielemans is also regarded as an all-round midfielder who can operate in an attacking position, deep central role or as a box-to-box player. He is known for his highly exceptional qualities, such as shooting, great vision on the ball, dribbling and goal-scoring ability.
His contract with the Foxes is set to expire in the summer of 2023 and would be ideal for Chelsea to make a move for his signature this summer. However, the Blues will face strong competition from Arsenal (via Football London) if they do go for him.
Tielemans made a combined total of 50 apperances for the Foxes across all competitions last season, scoring seven goals and providing five assists.
#2 Corentin Tolisso (Bayern Munich)
French midfielder Corentin Tolisso could also be a good bargain for Chelsea in terms of finding a suitable replacement for Loftus-Cheek.
Both players have almost the same profile, with Tolisso slightly more versatile and creative than Chelsea's Loftus-Cheek.
The Bayern Munich midfielder is a force to be reckoned with. He can operate in a handful of positions, which could be a huge advantage for Tuchel's team.
Some of Tolisso's major strengths include his ball-carrying ability, great technique and also his goal scoring instinct as he is a clinical finisher.
Despite not being a regular part of Bayern Munich's midfield last season, Tolisso was still able to make 22 appearances in all competitions. He scored three goals and provided three assists in that time.
#1 Ruben Neves
Arguably one of the finest central midfielders in the Premier League, Ruben Neves will no doubt be a good addition to Chelsea's midfield if they sign him.
The Portuguese star has been an integral part of Wolverhampton Wanderers' midfield ever since he joined from FC Porto in 2017.
Neves is a traditional number 'six' but he knows how to combine both attacking and defensive duties perfectly well in midfield. This could be a good bargain for Chelsea, with the Portuguese's market value being £36 million.
He is a highly technical midfielder who knows how to control the tempo of a game from midfield. Neves is fast, strong, has good vision on the ball and is also a great tackler.
He also has great striking ability and has often scored some phenomenal goals.
He played a combined total of 35 appearances for Wolves last season, scoring four goals from midfield and providing two assists.
bapmotuy
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you are not serious
momdlmopuz
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go for neves and teilemans
Doodersuy
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youri is good
Hidcdiostz
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this game is berd up Chelsea💞up blue
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Puhdklosuy
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this game is berd up Chelsea💞up blue
vicbdempt
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why selling Loftus-cheek
Shoaib23
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youri tielemans 💯
Cfchadrami
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Go for Ruben neves
KeViNce11
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I really like Conrad laimers game
Pemba97
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why don't de jong
Saznopsuz
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Man u why don't you sign Nerves Natural number 6
Wusaeikoyz
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telmans to the best to replace lazy cheek
peaaclmtuy
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he's a young talented midfielder
peaaclmtuy
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I don't know what wrong with chelsea bord, what about Carrager? he's a good midfielder. he'd a future of Kevin De Bruyne
Bikaekmz
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we need do not sell
Fabainrt
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now Chelsea is becoming the next man u every player is linked with a move to Chelsea this summer wtf
bamabcimps
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Gallagher is not a defensive midfielder
Foudnotyz
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neves will be good for additional
Obarotimicornelius
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I will go for tolisso
Sedbcekosz
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Sell him not.. are you people crazy?
memejunior
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we are not signing any replacement when we already have him
Jenkmnptuz
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why club didn't go for Briton middfielder Bissoma he is better than the above mentioned name I compared this guy with our midfielder he is another option when club failed to sign Rice
Andy_Mac
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And if he doesn't want to be a backup any longer? The truth is, if he leaves, we are not short of players within the club to replace himself. The aforementioned players just makes this article quite useless because those should be replacements for the already existing first team players in J5, Kànte or Kovacic, should either of them seek to leave the club
He'd be crazy then. Considering his record with injuries, this is the best he can hope for at the moment. And mind you, we've now got 5 substitutions available at our disposal which means he'll make more substitute appearances and keep accumulating minutes. It's not as though Tuchel hasn't started him in games either. For me, Ruben Loftus-Cheek is an absolute keep because he has shown glimpses of real ability and in certain games, he was our best player. He can be super influential when he's sharp and at top level. He's English and from the academy. We must keep players who are loyal to the club. They can really help to make the numbers and add to the quality and makeup of the squad.
Khaime
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bissouma is the player we need .
Tolisso is good
Solthyo
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None of those players would be willing to be the backup. It would be a mistake to get rid of Ruben Loftus-Cheek
And if he doesn't want to be a backup any longer? The truth is, if he leaves, we are not short of players within the club to replace himself. The aforementioned players just makes this article quite useless because those should be replacements for the already existing first team players in J5, Kànte or Kovacic, should either of them seek to leave the club
Kenn2210
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Selling that type of player is a gamble. Chelsea will never learn because they don’t always know who they have until they lose it anyway I know this is fake news because if we have to offload then we don’t have to buy
Ticailno
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Neves will be good additional
punbdmprsz
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swap loftus cheek with inter Milan lautarol Martinez that can balance the pitch equally
Andy_Mac
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None of those players would be willing to be the backup. It would be a mistake to get rid of Ruben Loftus-Cheek
Vuudnpsuz
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Bissouma is still the best
Vainovaie
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bring Neves home to settle it down, then I the rest is history
Tiuceimnyz
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we are still escorting👑👑 King Saul back to Spain 🔥🔥🔥
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U as Man U fan??
saidimuyamba
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bissouma is the player we need .
CkukwukaObiorah
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Ruben Neves wud be a good addition to Chelsea midfield. I believe he wud combine well with Gallagher n Kante. And not forgetting Kovacic........
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Kiuabceil
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if I was a buyer I can buy this tilemans and Nevers
Cicadirt
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serjej m savic navas
Cicadirt
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calagher and rice
EliMunich
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Ladies and Gentlemen, do you know that Chelsea have over 309 players coming back from loan but still want to replace just one midfielder who's about to leave with 4 other players... 😂
Rwaga
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we are still escorting👑👑 King Saul back to Spain 🔥🔥🔥
Dejavu11
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Ruben Neves wud be a good addition to Chelsea midfield. I believe he wud combine well with Gallagher n Kante. And not forgetting Kovacic........