Massimiliano Allegri expects Loftus-Cheek and Youssouf Fofana to combine for 15 goals in 2025-26 to replace the void left by Tijjani Reijnders’ exit. Loftus-Cheek’s contract expires in just over a year, and extension talks do not appear urgent compared with securing Champions League qualification. Milan’s transfer strategy may include evaluating his place in the squad, with interest from the Premier League and the Turkish league. Signed in summer 2023 for about €20m, he earns €4m net per season but has been repeatedly limited by physical problems. Across three seasons he has 100 appearances and 13 goals, with his best output in 2023-24. Allegri has used him in 32 matches in multiple roles, yet he has not consistently delivered availability or performance. Milan and Allegri also seek a safer midfield option, such as Leon Goretzka, which could influence Loftus-Cheek’s future.
"He believed the two midfielders - along with the ever-present Adrien Rabiot - would be able to add more goals to their game in the box-to-box role. For Loftus-Cheek, the season now drawing to a close can certainly be dismissed as yet another missed opportunity to write a different story."
"The Englishman's contract expires in just over a year, and negotiations to extend it do not appear to be a hot topic at the moment. At Milan, there are much more pressing matters to address and resolve soon, such as qualification for next season's Champions League."
"Having joined the Rossoneri in the summer of 2023 for around €20m, RLC - who earns €4m net per season - has been severely affected by the physical problems that had also plagued his career at Chelsea and his loan spells at Crystal Palace and Fulham. In three seasons, he played a total of 100 games, scoring 13 goals."
"Allegri has used him in 32 matches this year and in various roles, from midfield to wing-back and even second striker. Yet, Loftus-Cheek has never fully repaid the Livorno coach's faith, both in terms of consistency and availability. Combined with the fact that Milan and Allegri are seeking a more 'safe' player in that area of the pitch (like Leon Goretzka) the signs of a po"
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