Real Madrid the favourites to sign Antonio Rudiger on a free
Real Madrid have been tracking Chelsea centre-back Antonio Rudiger for some time, and now it looks like they are closer than ever to signing him.
The German international has been a stalwart for the London club since his arrival from Roma in 2017, while he has taken his game to another level under Thomas Tuchel, who does not want him to leave.
However, the Athletic reports that Rudiger is ready for a new challenge and has stalled contract talks, making him free to talk to foreign clubs from January 1, 2022, and sign a deal to join in the summer on a free.
Barcelona closing in on €45 million deal to land star forward in January - Reports
FC Barcelona are closing in on Manchester City attacker Ferran Torres in the January transfer window, according to Gerard Romero.
Romero stated on his Twitch stream that Torres will 99% be a Barcelona player in the January transfer window. The Catalan giants are set to pay a fee in the range of €40-45 million plus bonuses to Manchester City to land the 21-year-old attacker.
Ferran Torres was one of Manchester City’s key players during the early stages of the 2021-22 season. However, the Spanish international picked up a foot injury which has seen him miss most of the matches this season.
Karim Adeyemi, who was previously linked to Barcelona and Real Madrid, has decided to join Dortmund. Only an agreement with RB Salzburg is missing, as there’s a €5M difference in the asking price.
Ralf Rangnick has identified Jude Bellingham and Kalvin Phillips as potential midfield targets to help improve Man United’s midfield, sources have told ESPN.
Ralf Rangnick is keen on bringing RB Leipzig midfielder Amadou Haidara to Manchester United and the Bundesliga side are concerned about a release clause in his contract.
Chelsea are lining up a move for currently injured Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana as a possible replacement for impending free agent Antonio Rüdiger.
Ralf Rangnick broke off talks to become Arsène Wenger’s replacement as Arsenal manager in 2018 when the Gunners made a decision to extend Mesut Özil’s contract.
Chelsea: Antonio Rudiger rejects new contract offer of £200,000 per week with future still uncertain
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger’s future remains uncertain with the club’s latest improved attempts to sign him to a new contract set to fail.
Sportsmail understands that talks between Chelsea and the Blues’ key defender over a contract extension have resumed, with the European champions eager to ensure Rudiger stays beyond his current deal that expires in the summer.
Karim Adeyemi, who was previously linked to Barcelona and Real Madrid, has decided to join Dortmund. Only an agreement with RB Salzburg is missing, as there’s a €5M difference in the asking price.
Mino Raiola: “Pogba’s future? We have many offers for him, including a contract extension. We’ll see what’s best for him soon.”
January transfer window 2022- When does it open? Who could be on the move?
