Manchester United will try to bring Antonio Rüdiger to Old Trafford, assures the Mirror† The 28-year-old center defender will run out of his contract with Chelsea after this season, so that he can be picked up on a free transfer. Talks about an extension of his contract have so far been unsuccessful. Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain previously expressed their interest in the German.
Rüdiger is entering the final four months of his contract with Chelsea and appears to have no intention of extending his contract. United, on the other hand, is eagerly looking for defensive reinforcements. Manager Ralf Rangnick’s team has already conceded 34 goals this season. Only West Ham United (also 34) and Southampton (37) provide similar figures in the top ten of the Premier League. In addition, the criticism of captain Harry Maguire is increasing by the week. Rangnick is reportedly ecstatic about bringing in Rüdiger.
Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have been engaged in a battle for the German international’s signature for some time now. Rüdiger, who is currently earning 120,000 euros a week from Chelsea, has rejected a last offer with a weekly salary of 235,000 euros – 12.2 million euros on an annual basis – and expects to be able to take double that with a transfer-free departure. The English superpower has informally announced that Rüdiger can earn a weekly salary of 235,000 euros at Stamford Bridge, twice as much as he is now credited.
The financial demands remain a stumbling block for Chelsea, who have made it clear that they want to continue with the mandekker. United, meanwhile, is closely monitoring the situation. Rangnick, who joins the club as an advisor after his position as interim manager, is a great admirer of his compatriot. Rüdiger has been an integral part of Chelsea’s defense this season. The defender has been in the starting line-up in 24 of 25 Premier League games and has not been substituted once. In the Champions League he completed the ninety minutes six times.
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