Ruben Loftus-Cheek keen to leave Chelsea in January transfer market with Arsenal interested

Chelsea star Ruben Loftus-Cheek is unhappy with his lack of opportunities so far this season and will ask for a loan move in January.

The 22-year-old has started just once under Maurizio Sarri and that came against Mol Vidi in the Europa League earlier this month.

The midfielder has long been tipped for a starring role at Stamford Bridge but his best football came during a loan spell at Crystal Palace last season, earning him a place in Gareth Southgates World Cup squad.

Loftus-Cheek felt he could break into Chelseas first team but that hasnt materialised and the midfielder now wants to leave in January, according to the Daily Mail.

Crystal Palace would be interested in re-signing the midfielder but the Mail claim Arsenal are another option for Loftus-Cheek and could move for him if they choose to let Aaron Ramsey leave.

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Loftus-Cheek has fallen behind Ross Barkley in the pecking order and Barkleys former club Everton are said to be another interested party.

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Chelsea are unwilling to sell Loftus-Cheek but will sanction a loan deal.

However, theyre unlikely to grant the midfielder permission to join rivals Arsenal as they enter the second half of the season.

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