Deciding what to do with Ruben Loftus-Cheek is a difficult one, and the situation must be carefully considered by AC Milan.
When Loftus-Cheek joined Milan under Stefano Pioli, there was a lot of excitement about what he could do. In his first year, he proved that people were correct to hope with him, as he recorded one of his best ever seasons.
Unfortunately, it has rarely gone like that since then.
What to do?
In just a few days, as MilanNews writes, the Englishman will enter his 30s. He is no longer in the players with potential category, but one seeing out the final stages of his career, and that makes the future difficult to navigate.
As a squad player, he is a fantastic option, and he provides Massimiliano Allegri with a versatile profile which cannot be found easily. However, his €4 million salary can quickly look like a burden, even if he gets the benefits from the Growth Decree.
So, the question must be asked, what does the Rossoneri do from here. Earlier today, Fabrizio Romano reported that renewal discussions had started, but the report insinuates that there will likely be no interest in lowering his current wage.
Is this version of Loftus-Cheek worth €4m per season? That is a question that must be asked, and time is running out to get the most from his transfer.
In 18 months, he will leave the club for free if nothing changes. However, interest is present from the Premier League, which he seems keen to listen to, if nothing else.
A lot of questions must be asked, and Igli Tare must work with Allegri to decide whether he is worth the money he earns. Indeed, it is a difficult decision to weigh up.
