ANTONIO, a German defender, has a contract expiring at Stamford Bridge in the summer, and it is becoming increasingly likely that he will not be a Chelsea player beyond this season.
Chelsea are keeping a close eye on Antonio Rudiger's future, and Premier League rivals Manchester United have emerged as strong contenders to sign the in-demand German.
Rudiger has been a regular under Thomas Tuchel, helping the Blues win the Champions League last season and launch a title challenge this season. However, Rudiger's contract expires at the end of the season, and he could leave for nothing.
In the new year, the former Roma defender will be free to sign a pre-contract agreement with another club, and Real Madrid is said to have made contact.
With Rudiger's compatriot Ralf Rangnick in charge at Old Trafford, there's still a chance the defender may stay in England and join one of the Blues' perennial top-four opponents.
Under Thomas Tuchel, Rudiger has been a regular.
Real Madrid have been admirers of Rudiger for some time, and after signing David Alaba from Bayern Munich in the close season, they could take advantage of the free agent market for the second summer in a row.
According to the Guardian, the Spanish club has begun conversations with ANTONIO about a possible transfer at the end of the season, as they respond to the departure of former captain Sergio Ramos.
Along with Cesar Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, and Andreas Christensen, the German is one of four Chelsea defenders whose contracts expire at the end of the current season.
Rudiger's pay demands are alleged to be holding up negotiations with Chelsea, as the player wants to be paid on par with the club's highest earners.
He has played a key role in the club's league success this season, scoring in victories over Tottenham and Leicester, but he turned down a £140,000 per week offer from the club, preferring to earn closer to £200k.
Both Chelsea and Rudiger are in talks about a new contract, and there is mutual respect in their discussions, but if he leaves west London on a free transfer, he could make as much as £400k per week, according to Mirror Football.
Rudiger was instrumental in Chelsea's Champions League victory over Real Madrid last season.
Rudiger was instrumental in Chelsea's Champions League victory over Real Madrid last season.
While Real Madrid remains a strong contender, reports in Germany suggest Manchester United has entered a race with Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.
United have "entered the transfer poker" for Rudiger's signature, according to Sky Deutschland (via Sport Witness).
This season, United has conceded 24 league goals, more than twice Chelsea's 11, and eight in Europe to the Blues' four.
With Raphael Varane battling with injuries since his summer transfer to Old Trafford, and United's defense appearing inadequate under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer prior to interim manager Rangnick's appointment, more reinforcements may be required.
Chelsea are still considering fresh contracts for their other out-of-contract defenders while Rudiger's future is still up in the air.
The Blues have not ruled out new contracts for any of the players, including Silva, who is hoping to maintain his high level of performance ahead of his fourth World Cup with the Brazilian national team. Madrid 'holds negotiations' with Antonio, but Manchester United emerge as potential contenders.
Rudiger, a German defender, has a contract expiring at Stamford Bridge in the summer, and it is becoming increasingly likely that he will not be a Chelsea player beyond this season.
Chelsea are keeping a close eye on Antonio Rudiger's future, and Premier League rivals Manchester United have emerged as strong contenders to sign the in-demand German.
Rudiger has been a regular under Thomas Tuchel, helping the Blues win the Champions League last season and launch a title challenge this season. However, Rudiger's contract expires at the end of the season, and he could leave for nothing.
In the new year, the former Roma defender will be free to sign a pre-contract agreement with another club, and Real Madrid is said to have made contact.
With Rudiger's compatriot Ralf Rangnick in charge at Old Trafford, there's still a chance the defender may stay in England and join one of the Blues' perennial top-four opponents.
Under Thomas Tuchel, Rudiger has been a regular.
Real Madrid have been admirers of Rudiger for some time, and after signing David Alaba from Bayern Munich in the close season, they could take advantage of the free agent market for the second summer in a row.
According to the Guardian, the Spanish club has begun conversations with Rudiger about a possible transfer at the end of the season, as they respond to the departure of former captain Sergio Ramos.
Along with Cesar Azpilicueta, Thiago Silva, and Andreas Christensen, the German is one of four Chelsea defenders whose contracts expire at the end of the current season.
ANTONIO pay demands are alleged to be holding up negotiations with Chelsea, as the player wants to be paid on par with the club's highest earners.
He has played a key role in the club's league success this season, scoring in victories over Tottenham and Leicester, but he turned down a £140,000 per week offer from the club, preferring to earn closer to £200k.
Both Chelsea and Rudiger are in talks about a new contract, and there is mutual respect in their discussions, but if he leaves west London on a free transfer, he could make as much as £400k per week, according to Mirror Football.
Rudiger was instrumental in Chelsea's Champions League victory over Real Madrid last season.
Rudiger was instrumental in Chelsea's Champions League victory over Real Madrid last season.
While Real Madrid remains a strong contender, reports in Germany suggest Manchester United has entered a race with Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.
United have "entered the transfer poker" for Rudiger's signature, according to Sky Deutschland (via Sport Witness).
This season, United has conceded 24 league goals, more than twice Chelsea's 11, and eight in Europe to the Blues' four.
With Raphael Varane battling with injuries since his summer transfer to Old Trafford, and United's defense appearing inadequate under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer prior to interim manager Rangnick's appointment, more reinforcements may be required.
Chelsea are still considering fresh contracts for their other out-of-contract defenders while Rudiger's future is still up in the air.
The Blues have not ruled out new contracts for any of the players, including Silva, who is hoping to maintain his high level of performance ahead of his fourth World Cup with the Brazilian national team.
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