Ruben Loftus-Cheek is wasting his career at Chelsea and West Ham United would be perfect for him.
The Chelsea and England midfielder has been given more opportunity at Stamford Bridge under Maurizio Sarri.
But Blues fans believe that is only as a result of their relentless haranguing of the Italian manager to give Loftus-Cheek and Callum Hudson-Odoi their head.
Career-defining decision time for Ruben
Even so the 23-year-old talented powerhouse has only featured 22 times in the Premier League this season, many of those late cameos from the bench.
Speculation has been rife over his and Sarri’s futures at the club. The Hammers have been credited with a keen interest in Loftus-Cheek in the last two windows (Daily Mail).
So West Ham should pounce this summer and plead with Loftus-Cheek to fulfil his potential in East London.
Manuel Pellegrini has already proved age is no barrier when it comes to his team selection.
According to reports the Chilean is looking to bring in two new strikers, a box-to-box midfielder, a back-up goalkeeper and a fullback this summer.
Perfect addition for project Pellegrini
And Loftus-Cheek would be the perfect addition to add to an evolving West Ham team.
He could forge a frightening midfield partnership with Declan Rice for club and country.
Loftus-Cheek would do his international chances the world of good playing more football too.
At 23 he can no longer be considered a young emerging talent.
Time to realise huge potential elsewhere
And these are the most important years of his career.
A potential transfer ban may prove an obstacle. If that is enforced Chelsea will be forced to keep players they might have otherwise considered selling for the right price.
Wake up and smell the coffee Ruben, it is time to realise your huge potential.
What better stage than in front of West Ham’s huge 60,000 following in the London Stadium?
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