Real Madrid close to signing Rüdiger from Chelsea on free transfer
The defender held positive talks with the Bernabéu club’s hierarchy over the weekend and he is expected to earn £200,000 a week
The defender held positive talks with the Bernabéu club’s hierarchy over the weekend and he is expected to earn £200,000 a week
César Azpilicueta, Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rüdiger sought by La Liga giants
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Chelsea are looking to bring in centre back Jules Koundé and Saúl Ñíguez
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Tuchel’s team also in the hunt for new No 9 and have targeted Erling Haaland, Romelu Lukaku, Harry Kane and Robert Lewandowski
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Inter Milan striker had earlier scored his 34th goal of the season for the Italian club
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