- Arsenal are tipped to battle Newcastle and Palace to sign Chelsea star Ruben Loftus-Cheek in January 2019
- The 22-year-old England international is expected to tender a transfer request in the coming weeks
- Loftus-Cheek has not started a Premier League football at the Blues this campaign
Premier League giants Arsenal are tipped to battle Newcastle and Crystal Palace in a bid to land Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek in the winter transfer window.
According to UK Sun report, bookies claim the 22-year-old England international will tender a transfer request in the coming weeks, to force a move away from Stamford Bridge in January 2019.
Since the arrival of Chelsea Italian boss, Maurizio Sarri in the summer, Loftus-Cheek have struggled for playing time at west London.
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The bookies insist Crystal Palace at 9/1 are favourites to seal a loan deal in January, with the pair of at Newcastle (10/1) and Arsenal (16/1), trailing behind them in the market.
Previously, Loftus-Cheek played on loan with the Eagles at Selhurst Park last campaign, scoring two times in 24 games.
The report further revealed that three Premier League clubs that include West Ham, Leicester and Everton are also in the race to sign Loftus-Cheek.
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Speaking on their findings Betfair spokesperson Katie Baylis said: “Loftus-Cheek could be looking for a loan deal away from Chelsea in January and there’s sure to be plenty of interest in him.
"Palace are 9/1 favs after stating their interest, with Newcastle 10/1 and Arsenal 16/1.
"Other teams could come into play though as we get closer to the deadline.”
At the last count, the Three Lions midfielder has not started a Premier League this term, but have played active role for the Blues in Europa League and the League Cup so far.
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously had reported Arsenal are keen on signing Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek in a surprise switch during the forthcoming winter transfer season in January.
According to a UK Sun report citing ESPN, the Gunners are considering various options in their bid to sign the Three Lions star.
The report claim Chelsea are only ready to sanction a six-month loan deal, before reassessing Loftus-Cheek's performance, at the end of the campaign in June.
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