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Rafael Benitez Maintaining Interest in Bringing Exciting Chelsea Duo To Tyneside

Newcastle United have made it clear that they wish to bring Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek on loan next season as they continue to keep tabs of his future at Stamford Bridge.

The 22-year-old had a successful season on loan at Crystal Palace last term, which resulted to an England call up, and he has made it clear to Chelsea chiefs that he wants to play regular first team football next season.

According to the Newcastle Chronicle, the Magpies were interested in the services of Loftus-Cheek last summer before he opted to move to Selhurst Park for the 2017/18 campaign, but any move will depend on whether Mikel Merino decides to leave St.