Following a start to the season which has seen Unai Emery’s reputation for developing young players strengthened with the rises of Alex Iwobi, Rob Holding and others in the Arsenal first team, the Spaniard is now said to be lining up a move for Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
The 22-year-old midfielder emerged as one of the brightest young talents in English football whilst on loan at Crystal Palace last term, with some excellent performances earning him a place in England’s World Cup squad, but Loftus-Cheek has struggled upon his return to Chelsea.
The midfielder has found his game time at Stamford Bridge heavily restricted under new boss Maurizio Sarri so far this season.