Maurizio Sarri keen on Loftus-Cheek

Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is still a key target for Sarri and Lazio.

Despite being heavily linked to the Italian side last season, Chelsea ended up keeping the midfielder for the season but with the potential returns of Billy Gilmour, Conor Gallagher and a potential new midfield signing his departure looks more likely than ever.

The Italian giants are likely to sell one of their key midfielders this summer. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, either Sergej Milinkovic-Savic or Luis Alberto will move on this summer and Loftus-Cheek is the key replacement in the event that one of them is sold for big money.

Chelsea will be happy to sell the Cobham star if their valuation is met.

The Blues want around €20 million for Loftus-Cheek, who did get significant game time under Thomas Tuchel this past season.

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