Ruben Loftus-Cheek to leave Chelsea on loan?

Chelsea are reportedly considering sending Ruben Loftus-Cheek on loan in the January transfer window.

The 20-year-old, who came through the youth system at Chelsea, has only made one Premier League appearance under Antonio Conte this season.

It is understood that the Blues will refuse any transfer bids for the England Under-21 international, but according to the London Evening Standard, they are considering allowing the midfielder to leave on loan.

Loftus-Cheek made 17 first-team appearance for Chelsea last season, scoring twice in the process.

After arriving at Stamford Bridge, Conte claimed that he could see the youngster developing into a striker due to his "good technique, good personality and his ability one versus one".