Chelsea transfer news: Ruben Loftus-Cheek wanted by Monaco as Antonio Conte ponders midfielder’s future

RUBEN LOFTUS-CHEEK has been targeted by Monaco for a loan deal.

But Borussia Monchengladbach want the Chelsea midfielder to play alongside another Stamford Bridge 20-year-old, Andreas Christensen, who is already on loan at the Bundesliga club.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte, however, would like the England Under-21 starlet to stay with them.

Loftus-Cheek is set to feature for Chelsea against Peterborough today in the FA Cup before a decision is made on letting him out on loan.

The Blues want him playing in a country’s top flight if he goes, either in England or abroad.

Of the Premier League clubs, Stoke, Watford and Middlesbrough are all interested in taking him.

Ensuring regular first-team football during any short-term move would also be a major concern.

There is also interest from the Championship, with title contenders Brighton and Newcastle both keen.

But Chelsea would prefer Loftus-Cheek to gain experience in the Premier League if he does leave Stamford Bridge.