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Lazio 'set to target Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek for cut-price £17.5m summer transfer' after Englishman's 12-month injury lay-off

Lazio are plotting a move for Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek this summer, aiming to add talent for a potential Champions League run next season.

After slumping to eighth last season the Rome club have rebounded to sit second in Serie A, one point behind leaders Juventus, while the Italian season remains shut down.

Gearing up for what could be their first UCL campaign since 2015-16, Simone Inzaghi's side are looking to bolster their ranks.

Lazio are set to target Chelsea star Ruben Loftus-Cheek in the summer transfer window

Lazio are set to target Chelsea star Ruben Loftus-Cheek in the summer transfer window

Lazio have enjoyed a superb season in Serie A, waiting to continue their title challenge

Lazio have enjoyed a superb season in Serie A, waiting to continue their title challenge

Loftus-Cheek has been out injured for a year but will be determined to deliver on his promise

Having recovered from a 12-month injury lay-off due to a ruptured achilles tendon, Loftus-Cheek is set to be a target, according to the Il Messaggero newspaper.