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By the end of the month, Antonio Rudiger wants to make a decision on his future. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Juventus, and PSG are all interested in signing the Chelsea centre-back, with Barcelona leading the race for a Bosman deal.
The Germany international has been with the Blues for nearly five years, but it is only in the last year that he has truly blossomed. Rudiger has been transformed by Thomas Tuchel, who has brought the best out of a defender who had been inconsistent in his first three and a half years at Chelsea.
Antonio has been a stalwart at the back for the Blues this season, appearing in 47 games across all tournaments and contributing five goals.The attention of Barcelona and Real Madrid has been drawn to this scenario. In the summer transfer window, the Blaugrana will most likely sign Christensen in a Bosman deal. The Blaugrana are also interested in adding another centre-back to their roster to replace Umtiti and Lenglet.
As a result, the German has surfaced as a possible target for the Blaugrana, with current rumors stating that they have recently held talks with him. However, according to recent speculations, the Catalan giants may not pursue Antonio Rudiger and instead sign someone else.Chelsea is in a bidding war for a €40 million-rated player. France international
Chelsea is poised for a big exodus this summer, with a number of midfielders expected to go. It will make room for midfield incomings, and Chelsea has identified Monaco's Aurelien Tchouameni as their top target.
Jorginho's departure from Chelsea this summer could be one of the most high-profile. Rudiger and Christensen, Chelsea's center-backs, are expected to leave this summer, and the Italian midfielder could follow them. Jorginho is being linked with a return to Lazio, with Maurizio Sarri keen to sign him.
After this season, Jorginho's contract with Chelsea will expire after a year, therefore the London club will be looking to cash in on him.Loftus-Cheek has continued to play a minor role for Chelsea and could be sold this summer. Ruben has just over two years left on his contract after this season and is one of Europe's most sought-after players.
Chelsea, on the other hand, would have to work hard to sign Tchouameni. Real Madrid and Manchester City are both interested in signing the midfielder this summer, leaving the teenager with a hard decision to make.
Brighton joins the fight to sign Chelsea's 18-year-old transfer target.
Brighton are the most recent club to express an interest in Khayon Edwards. Arsenal's centre-forward has become one of England's most sought-after young players, with a slew of clubs attempting to lure him away from the Gunners.Khayon's skills in the final third have already won him a few appearances for Arsenal's Under-23 side, and many anticipate the teenager to make the step up to the Premier League next season. The Blues' interest in Edwards derives from the club's desperate desire to replace its goal-scoring core.
Chelsea's centre-forwards have been unlucky with the signings of Werner and Lukaku, who are both expected to leave at the end of the season. The Seagulls, on the other hand, believe they have a good chance of beating the Blues because of their reputation for developing young players.
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