Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing Chelsea centre-back Antonio Rudiger, according to Lyall Thomas at Sky Sports.
The 27-year-old appears to be surplus to requirements at Chelsea this season. Rudiger has not featured in any of the Blues’ opening games.
Tottenham could take advantage of the situation and make a move for the Germany international.
Tottenham Hotspur Show Interest in Antonio Rudiger
Spurs Turn to Rudiger
Tottenham were reportedly interested in signing Inter Milan’s Milan Skriniar recently. However, both clubs could not agree on a suitable valuation. Spurs have now turned to Rudiger as an alternative target.
Rudiger would reportedly favour a loan move. However, Chelsea may not be willing to offer their players to Premier League rivals.
The move would be controversial for Spurs and Chelsea. Last season, Rudiger reported racist abuse from a group of Spurs fans during Chelsea’s 2-0 win at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium. Both the Metropolitan Police and Tottenham investigated the incident following the match.
Rudiger Out of Favour
Despite making 28 appearances in all competitions for Chelsea last season, Rudiger has not been given a chance in the 2020/21 season.
The 27-year-old was an unused substitute in the opening day win over Brighton and Hove Albion, but Rudiger has not made any of the Blues’ matchday squads since.
New signing Thiago Silva appears to be one of Lampard’s first-choice centre backs. Kurt Zouma, Andreas Christensen and Fikayo Tomori have also featured ahead of Rudiger in Chelsea’s starting 11 this season.
With little game time on offer at Stamford Bridge, Rudiger will be seeking first-team football ahead of the 2021 European Championships. Rudiger played 90 minutes in both of Germany’s Nations League fixtures earlier this month.
Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s Carabao Cup tie against Spurs this evening, Lampard said: “I wouldn’t assume anything and I wouldn’t assume (anything about) Antonio or any players in the squad.
“We are not there until next Monday when the window shuts, so other than that, I would make no assumptions.”
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