“West Ham Set to Unleash MEGA Bid for 6ft 3in SUPERSTAR in Blockbuster Winter Transfer Heist!”
West Ham preparing firm move for AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek – Caught Offside
The 29-year-old was once seen as a highly promising talent, but his career has been hampered by recurring injuries that have prevented him from reaching his full potential.
After leaving Chelsea a couple of years ago, the Englishman joined AC Milan and quickly established himself as a regular starter in his debut campaign.
However, persistent fitness setbacks disrupted his progress last season, limiting him to just 10 Serie A starts.
Under new boss Massimiliano Allegri, he has enjoyed more playing time in the opening weeks of this season, registering one goal in five appearances across all competitions.
Even so, reports from Caught Offside suggest his long-term future at the San Siro remains unclear, with several Premier League clubs monitoring his availability.
Loftus-Cheek is now in the final two years of his contract, but Milan are not yet ready to offer him fresh terms.
Instead, the Italian giants intend to assess his performances over the coming months before deciding whether to extend his stay.
Should they choose against a renewal, they will likely look to sell him next year rather than risk losing him on a free transfer.
Newcastle United and Aston Villa are both keeping tabs on the midfielder’s situation, while West Ham are also firmly in the mix.
The Hammers are reportedly prepared to table a ‘concrete’ proposal for Loftus-Cheek, who is currently valued at around £9m by Transfermarkt.
Standing at 6ft 3in, the midfielder offers versatility, being capable of operating in several roles across the engine room.
With his significant Premier League experience, he could represent a smart acquisition for West Ham if they manage to secure his signature.
However, whether the East London outfit ultimately decide to make a formal move remains to be seen.
For now, his future at Milan is delicately poised, with developments likely to unfold later in the season.
Meanwhile, West Ham themselves are enduring a miserable start to the campaign.
With just one win from their opening five league fixtures, the Hammers find themselves sitting inside the relegation zone, heightening the pressure to strengthen their squad.
