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title: "Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek targeted by Schalke"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Luke Osman"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2018-08-13T18:28:42Z"
modified: "2018-08-13T18:28:42Z"
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# Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek targeted by Schalke

Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has reportedly emerged as a surprise target for Bundesliga outfit FC Schalke 04.

It’s claimed by [the Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/ruben-loftus-cheek-wanted-schalke-13077529) that the German outfit would be keen to take the promising midfielder on a season-long loan, with first-team football at Chelsea this term certainly not a guarantee.

Loftus-Cheek spent the duration of last season on loan at Crystal Palace and flourished, establishing himself as a key player in Roy Hodgson’s side as the season progressed.

![Alex Morton/Getty Images Sport](https://cdn.readeverything.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/991347566.jpg)

The youngster’s performances throughout the season with the Eagles earned him a place in Gareth Southgate’s 23-man squad for the World Cup this summer, where Loftus-Cheek caught the eye with some strong displays.

However, following the arrival of Maurizio Sarri at Stamford Bridge, Loftus-Cheek’s position and role in the Chelsea side remains unclear.

It’s believed by the Mirror that Loftus-Cheek, ideally, would prefer to stay put at Chelsea and fight for his place in the starting line-up.

However, with competition for places in the Blues’ midfield increased following the arrivals of Mateo Kovacic and Jorginho in the summer transfer window, first-team opportunities could be hard to come by.