Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek will reportedly seek a loan move abroad if he doesn't get playing time in the opening weeks of the Premier League season.
The Premier League transfer window closes on August 9, meaning the Blues midfielder will need to agree a loan switch before then if he wants to stay in England. However, clubs from across Europe can still secure players up until August 31.
According to Matt Hughes of the Times, that's something Loftus-Cheek would consider, as he wants to get consistent football in 2018-19.
"Chelsea have made it clear that they want Loftus-Cheek to stay at Stamford Bridge this season having spent the previous campaign on loan at Crystal Palace, but the England midfielder has yet to commit to that because he wants reassurances over how often he is likely to play," said the report.