According to Italian outlet CMW, Chelsea are planning to include Loftus Cheek in a deal to swap Sergej Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio. The Serbian international is reportedly also a target for both London clubs Tottenham and Arsenal.
The 27-years old is considered as one of the best midfielders in Serie A. The star has made a total of 314 appearances for Lazio in all competitions having scored 121 goals. But his contract ends in June 2024.
Gazzetta Dello Sport claims that Lazio president Claudio Lotito has set his asking price at £107million. Considering his contract has last 18 months left, Lotito would want to sell the midfielder in January.
A previous report also suggests that Antonio Conte is keen to sign him for Tottenham whereas Arsenal are adopted interested and willing to offer Albert Sambi Lokonga in the deal.
The blues are looking for a midfielder as Jorginho and N’ Golo Kante are expected to leave at the end of the season. They are looking to replace both of them and have their eyes set on Savic.
Chelsea planning to offer Loftus-Cheek
Chelsea are ready to offer Loftus Cheek plush cash in order to sign Milinkovic-Savic from Lazio. He is already been linked with a move to the Premier league. It seems that he might end up joining Stamford.
Arsenal could also be interested in the midfielder meanwhile Tottenham needs more attacking midfielders too. Milinkovic-Savic would be an ideal fit for them.
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