Chelsea star ‘wants to speak to the new Man United manager’ ahead of possible move
According to latest reports, Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger wants to speak to the new Man United manager before deciding on his future, it has been claimed in the media over the past 24 hours
However, with the fact that Chelsea are unable to open contract talks with a number of players over the next few weeks, it is widely suggested that German star Rudiger will be a player that departs the club
Rudiger has been brilliant again for Chelsea this season, but with his contract out in the summer and the fact he cannot agree a new contract, it has been claimed that Man United may swoop in and try to get a deal done
Harry Maguire may be the captain of the club, but he has been awful for United this season and there have been many calls from fans, pundits and people in the media for him to be dropped and then sold in the transfer window
BILD journalist Christian Falk believes the German international would be open to a move to Old Trafford, but first wants to hear from the club’s new coach on their vision for the coming seasons.
The news is likely to force United to speed up their decision on their incoming boss, especially as they will have the chance to sign one of the best defenders in the Premier League for nothing
Meanwhile, former Man United defender Gary Pallister told his former club Man United to make a move and get the defender all signed up, Pallister told BoyleSports Football Betting: “You can’t have enough quality players in your squad. You’ve seen that with City, Chelsea and Liverpool.
“Liverpool have just gone out and bought [Luis] Diaz and we thought ‘wow, where do you fit him in.’
“If Rudiger became available on a free and he became interested in Man United, I’m sure they’d look at that.
“I wouldn’t be looking to sell Maguire but if you can add quality like Rudiger, add quality.
“He’s a no-nonsense defender and showed he’s got quality on the ball and to get him on a free would be good business”