AC Milan Star Targets Aston Villa Move Amid Seven-Club Premier League Battle
Ruben Loftus-Cheek, the AC Milan midfielder, is looking to return to the Premier League. This comes amid interest from several clubs, including Aston Villa. The 29-year-old English international has made only eight Serie A appearances this season.
AC Milan Star Targets Aston Villa Move
Loftus-Cheek’s potential transfer has garnered attention from seven Premier League clubs. He was acquired by AC Milan in 2023 for £15 million plus add-ons. Despite showing flashes of brilliance, he struggles to secure regular playing time.
Potential Destination and Competition
Aston Villa is among the teams monitoring his availability. Other clubs in the Premier League interested in Loftus-Cheek include:
- Manchester United
- Newcastle United
- Brentford
- Everton
- Sunderland
- Fulham
Aston Villa recently lost out to Tottenham for Conor Gallagher’s services, intensifying their need for midfield reinforcements. Villa’s head coach, Unai Emery, is looking to bolster the squad this January.
Other Clubs in the Running
Besides English clubs, Loftus-Cheek has also attracted interest from teams in Italy and Spain. Juventus is reportedly considering a swap deal involving Federico Gatti, while other clubs in the Serie A and La Liga are keeping tabs on him as well.
The possibility of a loan deal with an option to buy is appealing to interested parties. This model allows clubs to evaluate Loftus-Cheek’s contributions before committing to a permanent transfer.
Latest Developments
Meanwhile, Aston Villa’s interest in Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos has surfaced. Unai Emery has previously praised Ceballos, although Real Madrid is hesitant to part with him.
In related news, West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta has declined interest from Villa, Tottenham, and Chelsea in favor of a return to Flamengo.
