Sarri wants to reunite with Loftus-Cheek after succesful Chelsea spell | OneFootball

Transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà reports that Maurizio Sarri wants to reunite with Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek at Lazio.

Sarri is aiming to reunite with Milan midfielder Loftus-Cheek at Lazio.

Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri reacts during the UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg between Lazio and Bayern Munich at the Olympic stadium on February 14, 2024 in Rome. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images)

The English midfielder played under Sarri at Chelsea during the 2018-19 season, scoring 10 goals in 40 appearances and helping the team win the Europa League.

Sarri wants to reunite with Loftus-Cheek at Lazio

MILAN, ITALY – NOVEMBER 23: Ruben Loftus-Cheek of AC Milan reacts during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on November 23, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Sarri is a long-time admirer of Loftus-Cheek and already wanted to bring him to the Olimpico during his first spell at the club.

The Tuscan tactician has now returned to Lazio and is eager to make a new attempt for the ex-Chelsea midfielder.

Ricci not among Lazio’s targets

AS Roma’s Enzo Le Fee (R) vies for the ball with FC Torino’s Samuele Ricci during the Italian Serie A soccer match between AS Roma and FC Torino at the Olimpico stadium in Rome, Italy, 31 October 2024. EPA-EFE/ETTORE FERRARI

Football Italia transfer expert Pedullà adds on Caught Offside that Lazio are not a genuine contender for Samuele Ricci.

The Torino midfielder is not currently among the Biancocelesti’s targets, despite reports from other media outlets.

On the other hand, the Italy international is being pursued by Milan, but the Rossoneri appear to have prioritised Ardon Jashari, making a €28m bid for the 22-year-old, who is under contract with Club Brugge.