5 potential destinations for Ruben Loftus-Cheek

#4 Crystal Palace

Re-uniting Zaha with the current Chelsea player could help Palace

This is a move that was sparked during the summer transfer window, and a move that once the January transfer window comes around, we could hear again.

Roy Hodgson is a huge fan of the Chelsea man and after working with the player over the course of last season while on loan at the club, this could be an intelligent move both short and long-term for Loftus-Cheek.

His form while at Crystal Palace was what attracted the attention of England manager Gareth Southgate, so much so that the midfielder played a key role in the successful World Cup campaign for his country.

Hodgson more often than not played Loftus-Cheek in a role that was at the heart of the Crystal Palace attack, free from the left-hand side, playing in behind Wilfried Zaha, this was perhaps because of the struggles against relegation last season and not trusting the player in the defensive transition.

For Loftus-Cheek a move to Palace on the short term might be the option he would consider the most at this point of the season, backing himself to break into the Chelsea first team next season.

The problem could be will he get the same role as last season? Or, Will Sarri want to see Loftus-Cheek in a front three rather than a middle three?

Right now Crystal Palace might just be the place that Loftus-Cheek needs to be, for his confidence and to gain valuable minutes on the pitch. While getting games at Palace will be a starting point for his longevity, a long-term commitment to the club might not be the best fit for the player especially under the management of Roy Hodgson.