West Ham planning the signing of Ruben Loftus-Cheek with a plausible exchange agreement

western ham United have already been linked with a host of players ahead of the winter. transfer window with AC Milan's Ruben Loftus-Cheek the latest to be in line for a possible move to the London Stadium.

Semper Milan has claimed that with the 28-year-old falling out of favor in Paulo Fonseca's plans, a path back to England has emerged with the possibility of a move to West Ham this winter.

The Hammers could do with the signing of a central midfielder as Edson Alvarez's future is in doubt, with the report suggesting the Mexican could be included in a swap deal for Loftus-Cheek.

Despite making bold moves over the summer, West Ham have failed to impress in the first division So far this season, they have only won twice in seven tries. Their midfield has been particularly disappointing as they got caught up in transition, so it's no surprise to see them linked with the likes of Loftus-Cheek.

A trade deal may be the only way to get Loftus-Cheek

If West Ham spend more money in the winter without offloading any big names, they could immediately be thrown into the Financial Fair Play mix. Strict penalties could be imposed for failing to comply with these guidelines, something that Everton I discovered it last season after he was docked points twice.

Therefore, it could make sense for the Hammers to use Edson Alvarez as bait to land Loftus-Cheek in a swap deal. Without going into figures, the 26-year-old heading to Italy would allow West Ham to accumulate a large sum of cash while saving on wages as Loftus-Cheek is unlikely to demand much money.

The 6ft 3in ex Chelsea The star would provide Julen Lopetegui with a physically fit central midfielder who can also move the ball forward (a profile he has also liked to have in previous positions), so this could be a deal that suits all parties.