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Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Juventus have all opened
talks with Antonio Rudiger's representatives over a pre-contract agreement
this month.
Ralf Rangnick, the Manchester United interim manager who will take up a
consultancy at Old Trafford in the summer, is also an admirer of Rudiger and
knows the Chelsea defender's brother - who is also his agent - well.
Rudiger's Chelsea contract expires at the end of the season and he is now
free to discuss a deal with foreign clubs ahead of a free transfer in the
summer.
Chelsea remain keen to extend Rudiger's contract and remaining at Stamford
Bridge has not been ruled out by the German international's camp.
However, the Blues' most recent offer - made at the start of the season -
was dismissed by Rudiger and his representatives as it promised to pay him
only half of what the club's top earners make.
Despite the uncertainty over his future, Rudiger is understood to remain
committed to Chelsea for the remainder of his contract and focused on
helping Thomas Tuchel's side achieve their objectives.
Tuchel continues to count on Rudiger, with the head coach starting his
compatriot in 20 Premier League games this season - the most of any Chelsea
outfield player.
Rudiger joined Chelsea from Roma in July 2017 and has gone on to win the FA
Cup, Europa League and Champions League with the club.
Chelsea could be facing a mass exodus of defenders this summer, with Rudiger
one of four members of Tuchel's defence who are out of contract at the end
of the season.
Cesar Azpilicueta, the captain, is also reaching the end of his deal, as are
Thiago Silva and Andreas Christensen.
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