Chelsea midfielder makes permanent move to Italy

Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has made the permanent move to Serie A with AC Milan.

The England international has been a useful squad player for the Blues, but he has now opted for a new challenge.

Loftus-Cheek has signed a long-term deal with the Rossoneri after the clubs agreed on a fee of €17m for his sale.

The 27-year-old will now be aiming for regular playing time. He is seen as a replacement for Sandro Tonali at Milan.

Tonali has already reached an agreement to join Newcastle, and he will undergo a medical with them by next week.

Chelsea have been on a selling spree over the past couple of weeks, and they could concentrate on incomings very soon.

Nicolas Jackson has already signed from Villarreal while the club are already in talks with Brighton for Moises Caicedo.

Caicedo has almost agreed personal terms with the Blues, but he won't come on the cheap. Brighton want £100m for him.