Ruben Loftus-Cheek has emerged as a shock loan target for Ligue 1 outfit Monaco this summer after being told he must wait his turn for first-team minutes, according to reports.
The 22-year-old, who starred at this summer's World Cup as part of Gareth Southgate's England squad, has been left frustrated with a lack of game time at Stamford Bridge following a strong campaign on loan at Crystal Palace last time out.
The imposing creator had hoped on his return from an eye-catching tournament that more chances of action would come his way, particularly under new boss Maurizio Sarri.