Aston Villa are monitoring Ruben Loftus-Cheek's situation closely and are believed to be weighing up concrete approaches for him, according to CaughtOffside. Sources close to the agents industry informed the outlet that Villa see Loftus-Cheek as an experienced midfielder capable of strengthening their squad in the second half of the season.

Aston Villa are chasing AC Milan's 29-year-old English midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek for a return to the Premier League next summer, but face competition from Newcastle and West Ham United who are also pursuing the former Chelsea player, according to Milan Web. His contract with the Italian club runs until June 2027, and his value is estimated by Transfermarkt to be €10m.