AC Milan reject Coventry City bid for Ruben Loftus-Cheek
AC Milan have turned down a €10m offer for Ruben Loftus-Cheek, with new coach Ruben Amorim personally blocking the midfielder's departure.
AC Milan have officially rejected a €10 million bid from Coventry City for midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek. The newly promoted Premier League side identified the 30-year-old as a primary target to strengthen their squad, but the Italian giants swiftly dismissed the approach.
New manager Ruben Amorim played a decisive role in the decision. The Portuguese coach intends to rely on the English midfielder for the 2026-27 season, personally blocking the exit due to his tactical versatility and ability to operate effectively between the lines.
The rejection denies Coventry manager Frank Lampard a reunion with his former Chelsea player. While Loftus-Cheek remains at the San Siro for now, his long-term future is subject to speculation as he enters the final year of his current contract.
Milan executives now face a critical decision regarding his future. Without a new contract extension, the club risks losing the physically dominant midfielder on a free transfer next summer, forcing the board to weigh whether to initiate renewal talks to protect his market value.