Man Utd, Real Madrid, PSG & Barcelona ‘to step up Antonio Rudiger free transfer chase THIS WEEK after Chelsea’s Euro KO’

TRANSFER interest in Antonio Rudiger is set to ramp up this week after Chelsea were knocked out of the Champions League.

Rudiger, 29, scored in the second leg against Real Madrid but Chelsea let their 3-0 lead slip and exited the competition.

Now the Spanish giants could rub salt in the wounds by making an approach for Rudiger in the coming days.

The centre-back is out of contract in the summer and there has been a lot of talk about his future with Chelsea desperate to keep hold of him.

Several foreign clubs are keen on Rudiger and are ready to make a move now Chelsea are out of Europe.

According to reports, Rudiger was not prepared to decide his future while the Blues remained in the Champions League.

Barcelona have previously held talks with the German's representatives about a possible move.

Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus are also said to be interested in Rudiger and might believe now is the right time to make a move.

Meanwhile, Manchester United have been monitoring Rudiger's situation but first the club will likely need to sort out their managerial situation.

Erik ten Hag has reportedly verbally agreed to join the Red Devils on a four-year deal.

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He will get the final say on transfers too so United will have to wait for Ten Hag to put pen to paper before making a move for Rudiger.

Besides, reports suggest Rudiger would only consider a move to United if he spoke to the new manager first.