The Chelsea and England midfielder is wanted by Manuel Pellegrini in the January transfer window to strengthen his Hammers in the centre of the park for the run-in.But opposite number Sarri has ruled out 22-year-old Loftus-Cheek being farmed out anywhere this season, even though his only three starts so far have come in two Europa League ties and last week’s Carabao Cup win over Derby.
Loaned out by then-boss Antonio Conte last summer, Loftus-Cheek’s displays for Crystal Palace were enough to convince Gareth Southgate to name him in the England squad for the World Cup finals.
