Stoke City are chasing Chelsea starlet Ruben Loftus-Cheek in a loan deal this month as Mark Hughes looks to strengthen
STOKE are eyeing a loan move for Chelsea starlet Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
The England under-21 midfielder is already a target for Brighton and West Ham this month.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is wanted by Stoke CityPA:Press AssociationLoftus-Cheek may need to go out on loan to prove himselfGetty ImagesChelseas move for Franck Kessie could push Loftus-Cheek further down the pecking orderGetty Images
Chelsea are prepared to let Loftus-Cheek go out on loan but want guarantees he will get game time.
The 20 year old made 17 appearances for the Blues last term but has played just twice under Antonio Conte this season.
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Giannelli Imbula has failed to impress for Stoke CityPA:Press Association
They remain keen on signing Franck Kessie from Atlanta, which would push Loftus-Cheek even further down the pecking order.
Mark Hughes is keen to bolster his midfield options with £18m Giannelli Imbula failing to live up to his price tag.
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