Chelsea are considering whether to take any bids from clubs that want Ruben Loftus-Cheek on loan in January.

Loftus-Cheek has been earmarked as one of the best graduates from the academy to challenge for a first-team place.

The 20-year-old has made 24 appearances for Chelsea but only three of those have been under Conte.

Loftus-Cheek’s game-time has been restricted of late due to a minor back and hamstring injuries.

But he has fallen behind another youth product, Nathaniel Chalobah, in the pecking order and the club’s exit from the EFL Cup to West Ham last month means he may struggle to get a game.

Chelsea will not sell him but may decide that a short-term loan will help improve his development.