US EditionAston Villa make transfer approach for Man Utd-linked midfielder
Aston Villa seeks Ruben Loftus-Cheek to strengthen midfield after multiple injuries, competing with Manchester United for the England international during the January transfer window.
- Earlier this week Aston Villa enquired about a January move for AC Milan and England midfielder Ruben Loftus‑Cheek, with Manchester United offered the chance earlier, creating competition.
- Following Boubacar Kamara's season‑ending knee injury, Villa's central midfield depth is stretched as Amadou Onana, Ross Barkley and John McGinn are also injured, leaving only Youri Tielemans, Lamare Bogarde and 18-year-old George Hemmings available.
- Ruben Loftus‑Cheek has struggled for regular starts this season despite an England recall in October, having made 90 appearances for AC Milan with a contract through June 2027.
- Manchester United have held only exploratory talks and could be outpaced by Aston Villa, while a loan move option for Loftus‑Cheek is mooted before the January deadline.
- Aston Villa are simultaneously pursuing Tammy Abraham, believed to have a Chelsea academy connection with Loftus‑Cheek, while considering Jean‑Philippe Mateta, Crystal Palace forward, as an alternative.
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Aston Villa make transfer approach for Man Utd-linked midfielder
Unai Emery is hoping Aston Villa bring in a midfielder before the January transfer deadline (Picture: Getty) Aston Villa have enquired about a January move for AC Milan and England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, according to reports. Loftus-Cheek has made 90 appearances in all competitions for Milan having left boyhood club Chelsea in search of a fresh opportunity and guaranteed playing time back in 2023. The 29-year-old quickly endeared himself…
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