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Report claims Mourinho wanted to sign 28-yr-old Champions League winner for Spurs

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger’s future at the club is uncertain despite his contribution to their Champions League triumph at the weekend. The 28-year-old has just one year left on his current contract and the Blues are yet to open discussions regarding a new deal with the  German international. According to Daily Mirror, former Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho wanted to sign the player at the start of the season along with Paris Saint-Germain. Rudiger struggled for regular game time under the former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard and he was frozen out of the side during the first half of the season. The arrival of Thomas Tuchel allowed the German to resurrect his Chelsea career and he has been a key player for the Blues ever since. The 28-year-old produced an outstanding display aga...

27-yr-old Chelsea ace admits he ‘can’t be satisfied’ with his situation at Stamford Bridge

German international Antonio Rudiger is unhappy with his situation at Chelsea and he is frustrated with the lack of game time at Stamford Bridge. However, the 27-year-old defender has claimed that he is not angling for a move away from the London club in January and he will fight for his place in the starting lineup. “I can’t be satisfied with my situation, but the fight has been accepted,” he told ZDF. “What will happen in January is a long way off. I’m completely relaxed.” Rudiger has dropped down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge since the arrival of Thiago Silva and it will be interesting to see if Frank Lampard gives him a chance to earn his starting berth back in the coming months. Currently, Thiago Silva and Kurt zouma are the starting centre backs for Chelsea and they have ...

Report: Tottenham closing in on surprise move for 27-yr-old PL ace

Tottenham have been linked with quite a few defenders this summer and it will be interesting to see if they can bring in somebody before the transfer window closes later today. According to Football Insider, the London club are now closing in on a deal to sign Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger. The 27-year-old German defender has fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge and he needs to leave the club in order to play regular first-team football. In theory, he should prove to be a quality replacement for Jan Vertonghen at Tottenham. Apparently, negotiations between the two clubs are progressing well and Tottenham are looking to complete a big-money deal for the 27-year-old. Spurs tried to sign Milan Skriniar from Italian club Inter Milan but their asking price proved to be a stumblin...

Report: Tottenham have asked about signing 27-yr-old Premier League ace

Are interested in signing the Chelsea centre back Antonio Rudiger. The 27 year old German international seems to have fallen down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge and he could do with a move away from the club this summer. Chelsea have signed Sarr, Thiago Silva and Ben Chilwell to improve their back four so far. Tottenham need to add more depth to their defensive unit and root eagle should prove to be a quality addition. According to Nicolo Schira, Tottenham have asked about a potential loan deal and it will be interesting to see if Chelsea are willing to accept such an offer. AC Milan are keen on signing the German defender as well. If Chelsea decide to loan him out, it would be a superb bit of business from Tottenham who will be able to sign an established Premier League defender wit...

Report: West Ham looking to sign 27-yr-old international from their rivals this summer

West Ham have been linked with quite a few defenders in the recent weeks and they are thought to be keen on the Chelsea star Antonio Rudiger now. According to Daily Mail, the German defender has fallen down the pecking order at the London club and West Ham could look to sign him. Rudiger was dropped against Liverpool in Chelsea’s last Premier League game. Moyes’s side need to tighten up at the back and Rudiger would be a sensational signing for them. The German international has the quality and experience to improve them immediately. He could be the ideal partner and mentor for Issa Diop. It will be interesting to see if Chelsea are willing to sell the 27-year-old to their London rivals. Rudiger needs to play regular first-team football at this stage of his career and if Chelsea cannot pro...