Loftus-Cheek to join Man Utd? AC Milan star open to loan move as Carrick prepares offer

Loftus-Cheek to join Man Utd? AC Milan star open to loan move as Carrick prepares an offer

Manchester United's midfield reinforcement search has landed on AC Milan's Ruben Loftus-Cheek as they seek a loan move.

Loftus-Cheek has made 23 appearances in all competitions for Milan this season and has been linked with Aston Villa after the injury to Boubacar Kamara which could leave him out for the rest of the season.

It is reported that United are weighing up a potential loan move for the 29-year-old this month to improve their chances of finishing with the top four and qualifying for next season's UEFA Champions League.

According to talkSPORT, United are weighing up an offer from Milan in a loan move for Loftus-Cheek that would help interim boss Michael Carrick secure the support needed in United’s lacklustre midfield.

With commitments in the Premier League, Europa League and FA Cup, Villa look like the side who need the English playmaker more, but United certainly have more pull than the Villans if offers were made.

The midfielder has featured for Chelsea, Fulham and Crystal Palace in the past and is no stranger to the Premier League, where reports state that he is eager to return to.

Loftus-Cheek won the Premier League, the Europa League and the UEFA Super Cup with the Blues and at 29 years old could add experience needed to push the Red Devils up the table.

With 10 days of the winter window remaining, United and Villa must move quick to secure deals for the AC Milan star or risk missing out before the transfer window slams shut.