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Loftus-Cheek prepared to cut ties with Chelsea before deadline

Ruben Loftus-Cheek is considering cutting ties with Chelsea before tomorrow's transfer deadline.

The Daily Express says he could be set to leave Chelsea once and for all. While nothing has been decided as of yet, clubs from the Premier League and Italy have expressed an interest in signing the midfielder both on loan and on a permanent basis.

He was back among the substitutes as Chelsea drew 1-1 at Anfield on Saturday but manager Thomas Tuchel has warned Loftus-Cheek his playing time will be limited.

Loftus-Cheek is now keen to see what offers arrive in the final hours of the window, despite initially expressing his desire to stay.

Chelsea are not actively pushing to move the player on given they want to fight for trophies on all fronts this season but the Blues are open to a sale at the right price and would look to include an option or obligation to buy in any potential loan deal.

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