Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Sports Staff

Fulham push for loan deal for Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Photograph: PA

Fulham are pushing to sign Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek on loan.

Manager Scott Parker still wants to bolster his defence ahead of the transfer deadline, but is also keen to add England star Loftus-Cheek to the Craven Cottage ranks.

Loftus-Cheek has only featured once for Chelsea this term, in the 3-1 Premier League win at Brighton on the season's opening weekend.

The 24-year-old has spent the last 16 months battling a nasty torn Achilles tendon injury.

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard retains strong faith in Loftus-Cheek's ability to get back to his best, but the midfielder could opt for regular football through a loan switch.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.