Chelsea
defender Antonio Rudiger's representatives are in "constant dialogue" with
Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, with currently no talks taking place
over a new contract at Stamford Bridge.
Discussions between the centre-back's representatives and Chelsea had taken
place in January but, as yet, no new, improved official offer has been
tabled.
Rudiger's contract is up in the summer and he says he is happy at the club,
but insists "there are also other people who have to make decisions".
Sky Sports News has now been told there have been no talks with Chelsea over
a new deal for over a month.
Rudiger's decision on where he plays next season will be primarily motivated
by the football project.
Rudiger is unlikely to make a decision on his future until the summer for
two reasons. Firstly, he has too much respect and love for Chelsea and
doesn't want it to distract from an important end to the season.
Secondly, he wants to weigh up all his options - both clubs in Europe and
the Premier League. Signing a new deal at Chelsea has not been ruled out and
we have previously reported Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick
is a long term admirer of the player.
Rudiger's Chelsea contract is up in the summer and he is free to sign a
pre-contract agreement with a foreign club.
Real Madrid are one of a number of European clubs interested in signing
Rudiger on a pre-contract agreement - and talks are ongoing with Rudiger's
representatives.
Paris Saint-Germain are also thought to be keen, though any potential move
to Paris has been complicated by the uncertain future of head coach Mauricio
Pochettino. Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick is also a
long-term admirer of Rudiger.
It is understood Chelsea would have to make the 28-year-old Germany
international the highest-paid defender in the Premier League to keep him,
while foreign clubs know they could potentially make up the required
financial package in the form of signing-on bonuses as a move would not
require a transfer fee.
Rudiger himself is fully focused on playing for Chelsea. Head coach Thomas
Tuchel continues to pick him despite his contract situation - Rudiger has
played more minutes than any other Chelsea player this season.
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