Tag: Antonio Rudiger

Chelsea in talks over moves for German and Argentine defenders

Vyom Chaudhary

Chelsea have submitted a formal offer for Roma’s Antonio Rudiger, according to Italian publication Il Tempo. The report states that the Blues have submitted a bid in the region of £23 million for the German international. Rudiger is currently on a loan spell at the Serie A club from Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart, but Roma are expected to make his deal permanent in the summer before selling him to Chelsea. The 23-year-old recently addressed Chelsea rumours in an interview and also added that he doesn’t know where he will be playing next…

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One defender in, one out at Liverpool

Vyom Chaudhary

Liverpool have been linked with a £15m move for VfB Stuttgart defender Antonio Rudiger, according to reports in Italy. Italian source Calcio Mercato claims that Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is a big fan of the defender and wants to bring him to Anfield in the summer. The 23-year-old is currently playing for Serie A club AS Roma on a loan move. He has been a regular fixture in the Giallorossi’s squad this season and has made 36 appearances in all competitions. However, Chelsea’s incoming manager Antonio Conte is also said to…

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Chelsea gossip: Rahman deal confirmed, while Germany international lined up for £20m move

Jordan Harris

Here is Monday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: The Blues have completed the signing of Augsburg full-back Baba Rahman, the Daily Express report. The Ghana international has cost the Premier League champions a reported £21.7m. However, Chelsea remain interested in signing another left-back, with the Daily Star reporting that they made a £5m bid for Galatasaray’s Alex Telles. The Turkish side have turned down the offer, but suggested an improved bid may have more luck. Jose Mourinho also wants to bring Germany international defender Antonio Rudiger to Stamford Bridge, the…

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Chelsea closing in on £20m deal for Germany centre-back and John Stones alternative

Jordan Harris

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on a £20m deal to sign Stuttgart centre-back Antonio Rudiger, according to the Metro. The 22-year-old had been close to sealing a loan move to Roma – who have also been keen on Blues defender Kurt Zouma (via Daily Mirror) following the sale of Alessio Romagnoli – but that deal has now fallen through, the Metro report. The Premier League champions’ frustrations over the lack of a deal for Everton’s John Stones has seen them switch their attention to the Germany international, and now it…

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Chelsea set to bid £20m for talented John Stones alternative

Steve Green

Chelsea are believed to be ready to up their interest in Germany international defender Antonio Rudiger, according to the Daily Express. The Blues are in the market for a new centre-back to provide back up and competition for established first choice pairing Gary Cahill and John Terry. Manager Jose Mourinho had been looking to bring in Everton’s John Stones for a reported £30m, but that deal now looks to be dead in the water, prompting the club to turn their attentions towards Rudiger instead. The 22-year-old – currently on the…

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Chelsea gossip: Owner steps handle Axel Witsel move, but Pedro deal hangs in the balance

Jordan Harris

Here is Thursday’s news and gossip concerning Chelsea: Blues owner Roman Abramovich has reportedly flown to Russia to personally seal the deal for Axel Witsel, according to the Metro. AC Milan are also interested in the Zenit St Petersburg midfielder. Chelsea’s hopes of completing a move for Pedro are in the balance, after the Daily Express reported that Barcelona have suspended any transfer activity until the conclusion of their presidential elections. The result of the vote will be announced on Saturday. They could also miss out on Stuttgart defender Antonio…

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Chelsea three in, three out: Petr Cech replacement lined up, while two wingers lined up for moves

Jordan Harris

Here is the transfer news concerning Chelsea, starting with three players potentially coming in to Stamford Bridge this summer: READ MORE: Chelsea News and Gossip Chelsea to offer midfielder to Monaco to secure Radamel Falcao deal Juventus interested in signing ANOTHER Chelsea winger Three in:   Asmir Begovic – From Stoke City According to the Daily Express, the Blues will need to pay £8m and send a player on loan if they wish to sign Asmir Begovic from Stoke City. The Express report that the three-man shortlist of players Mark Hughes…

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Chelsea gossip: £8m keeper to be wrapped up this week and winger confirms departure

Steve Green

Sunday’s biggest Chelsea news and transfer gossip. Chelsea will complete the signing of Stoke’s 28-year-old goalkeeper Asmir Begovic for £8m this week, the Daily Telegraph reports. All that is holding the deal up is Stoke’s indecision over which Chelsea player they want on loan in return. The Blues are trying to wrap up the deal as soon as possible because United are also considering a move for the Bosnia international, according to the Daily Mail. Mohamed Salah has agreed to join Inter Milan from Chelsea, according to reports in the…

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Chelsea gossip: Juve line up Willian RAID and Potters DEMAND two stars in keeper deal

Steve Green
willian chelsea

Friday’s biggest Chelsea news and transfer gossip. Chelsea target Antonio Rudiger, 22, is set to join Wolfsburg as the Stuttgart defender would prefer to stay in Germany, according to his agent, the London Evening Standard reports. However, despite personal terms apparently being agreed, the two clubs are yet to agree on a fee. Stoke want winger Victor Moses, 24, forward Patrick Bamford, 21, or 19-year-old midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek on loan from Chelsea in addition to the £8m the Blues have bid for goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, The Sun reports. The Blues…

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Chelsea gossip: Falcao backed to be a Blues hit and young stopper targets Stamford Bridge move

Steve Green
falcao

Saturday’s biggest Chelsea news and transfer rumours. Radamel Falcao has been backed to reach his potential at Chelsea, says Colombia manager Jose Pekerman, the Daily Mirror reports. The Premier League champions are on the cusp of securing a season-long loan for Falcao, despite only scoring four goals with Manchester United last term. Atletico Madrid have offered centre-back Toby Alderweireld, 26, in exchange for Chelsea left-back Filipe Luis but Blues boss Jose Mourinho is keeping the Spanish club waiting as he considers his options, The Telegraph reports. The Belgian international spent…

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Rising Bundesliga star issues Chelsea a come-and-get-me plea

Steve Green

Stuttgart defender Antonio Rudiger is apparently keen on a move to Chelsea this summer, according to the Metro. READ MORE: Chelsea News and Gossip Six key battles on the Premier League’s opening day: including Alexis Sanchez v Winston Reid Thursday’s Chelsea news round up Blues boss Jose Mourinho is believed to be keen on bolstering his centre-back options, as he continues to look for a long term replacement for veteran skipper John Terry, and he believes that the 22-year-old is the ideal man for the job. The Germany international is…

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