Ruben Loftus-Cheek set to stay at Chelsea despite loan rumours - The Athletic (reliability: 5 stars)

Ruben Loftus-Cheek is set to stay at Chelsea despite rumours about a possible loan move, The Athletic reports.

As per the source, the midfielder has not been told that he is surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge as it stands.

At the same time, Loftus-Cheek's hefty wages are an issue, while a disappointing loan spell at Fulham has further lessened the interest of clubs in the Premier League and beyond.

Still, the 25-year-old also backs himself to force way into Thomas Tuchel's plans.

With no midfield signing seemingly incoming, Ruben might have a chance to become a fourth-choice midfield, although he's yet to feature for the Blues this season.