Roman Abramovich is reportedly ready to step in to try and persuade Antonio Rudiger to sign a new contract at Chelsea, as the club continue to be linked with Aurélien Tchouaméni

The Germany international is out of contract in the summer and could walk away from Stamford Bridge for nothing, despite Thomas Tuchel and his team being keen to keep the player.

And the Blues could have the perfect midfield partner for his arrival, after being told to sign Manchester United star Paul Pogba when his contract runs out at the end of the season.

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Pogba could be available as a free signing this summer when his deal at Old Trafford expires, and Darren Bent thinks he could be revitalised by a move to Stamford Bridge.

The talkSPORT pundit [via Manchester Evening News ] thinks the United ace could recapture his internaitonal form at club level if played alongside his France midfield partner.

Bent said: "When Pogba plays alongside Kante he looks like a completely different player. If they [Chelsea] were to sign him... Wow!"

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Roman Abramovich has decided he wants to keep Antonio Rudiger at the club and will meet with the player and his representatives in the coming weeks to discuss a new contract, according to reports.

El Nacional claims Chelsea will "increase their offer" to keep Rudiger at the club, with the centre-back being linked with the likes of Real Madrid, Paris Saint Germain and Bayern Munich.

The report adds that the Blues are ready to offer Rudiger more than he's been offered by Spanish giants Real Madrid to persuade him to stay at the club.

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Tchouaméni could be one of the most sought-after signings of this summer, with Manchester United also reportedly keen on landing his signature.

Spanish news outlet Marca claims United and Chelsea are 'best placed' to sign the player, but the Blues have 'gone the furthest' with his agent Jonathan Kébé.Chelsea defender Rudiger could leave Stamford Bridge on a free next summer and Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann has spoken about his qualities - but sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic is remaining tight-lipped

Hasan Salihamidzic has refused to be drawn into commenting on speculation surrounding Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger and a potential move to German heavyweights Bayern Munich.

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The Bundesliga champions' director of sport was tight-lipped when asked about the Germany international, who has caught the eye with some superb performances under Thomas Tuchel.

Rudiger has less than a year to run on his current deal at Stamford Bridge, with talks over a renewal understood to be making little progress.

Other clubs could theoretically move in January to secure his signature on a pre-contract deal, with the likes of Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid said to be monitoring the situation alongside Bayern.

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But Salihamidzic didn't want to comment on any interest, and instead took the opportunity to talk up some of the defensive options already at the Allianz Arena.

" Julian [Nagelsmann] said that about him in the press conference, but he is a coach who sees quite a lot of players – so why shouldn’t he evaluate an international and talk about his strengths.

"[Bayern is] really well-staffed at centre-back. We have strengthened ourselves very well and brought in a top player in Upamecano. Lucas Hernandez is there, Tanguy Nianzou is there, Benjamin Pavard can also play inside – we are really very, very well staffed.

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"We have had very little time – I had an appointment today on Friday. We didn’t see each other for that long, but we talk a lot about players, sure."

Rumours surrounding a potential Bayern swoop for Rudiger intensified earlier this week when manager Nagelsmann spoke about the defender in a press conference.

The 34-year-old admitted he was a fan of the Chelsea man and has been impressed by his form under Tuchel, but said he had not spoken about him with Salihamidzic.

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Bayern Munich's director of sport Hasan Salihamidzic is keeping quiet about any potential move for Antonio Rudiger ( Image: Getty Images for FC Bayern)

Rudiger is enjoying a new lease of life at Stamford Bridge and has been one of their stand-out performers so far this season, but the lure of a huge pay day could tempt him to move on.

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Antonio Rudiger is on course to become one of the best paid defenders on the planet with Europe’s elite willing to offer up to quadruple his current wage to leave Chelsea next summer.

Rudiger has emerged as a key man under Thomas Tuchel, but his future at Stamford Bridge is uncertain as he enters the final six months of his contract.

It is looking increasingly likely that the Germany defender will leave Chelsea on a free transfer next summer, when he will be available for nothing.

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And Europe’s top clubs are queuing up to make lucrative formal offers to Rudiger from January 1, with Real Madrid, Paris Saint Germain, Bayern Munich and Juventus among the teams in the mix.

If Rudiger is to leave the Premier League in 2022, then he is expected to do so as one of the best paid defenders in football history.

The 28-year-old currently earns in the region of £100, 000-per-week at Chelsea, but he is in line for a stratospheric upgrade on that next season.

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Juventus centre-half Matthijs de Ligt is reportedly the best paid defender in the world, earning in the region of £400, 000-per-week inclusive of all add-ons.

But Sportsmail understands that Rudiger’s next deal, should he leave Chelsea, will approach the Holland international’s mammoth deal once all financial factors are included.

The fact Rudiger is available on a free transfer means interested clubs will use the money saved on a fee, with the German valued around £70million in the current market, to bolster the value of the player’s salary package in terms of basic wage, signing-on fee and other lucrative add-ons.

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The issue of Rudiger’s future will become much clearer in the coming weeks with the central defender officially allowed to speak to overseas clubs from January.

Chelsea could yet decide to make Rudiger an improved offer, but it seems unlikely the European champions will match what is being offered abroad.

The Blues have offered Rudiger a new deal worth in the region of £140, 000-per-week but no agreement over an extension has been reached.

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Despite the uncertainty over his future, Rudiger, who is settled in London, remains fully focused on Chelsea’s season and continues to have a good relationship with Tuchel.

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Dmg media Contact us How to complain Leadership Team Advertise with us Contributors Work with Us Terms Do not sell or share my personal information CA Privacy Notice About MailOnline Privacy policy & cookiesChelsea defender Antonio Rudiger appears set to depart the Stamford Bridge outfit after turning down their latest contract offer and could decide his next move this week

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Antonio Rudiger is reportedly set to announce his next club "in a matter of days" in a bitter blow to his current side Chelsea.

The Blues had offered the German defender £230, 000-a-week offer from Chelsea before the club's owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK government. The offer would have made Rudiger the club's highest-paid defender but the contract was turned down by the Germany international.

The player is now reportedly ready to announce his next move as he will become a free agent when his contract expires at the end of the season. It comes as Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has spoken about Declan Rice's transfer fee after the midfielder snubbed West Ham's latest contract offer.

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Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has admitted the club may not be able to afford to bring West Ham's Declan Rice back to the club this summer.

Rice played for the Chelsea academy side but was let go before he could break through into the first-team set-up. But after moving to London rivals West Ham, Rice has become one of the best midfielders in the world and is a mainstay in the England team.

Reports have linked him with a move away from the London Stadium this summer, however, with Manchester United and Chelsea rumoured to be interested in signing him. But Tuchel has distanced his club from a potential move by insisting he may be "out of our league".

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Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger rejected an offer to become the club's best-paid defender before sanctions were placed on the club's owner Roman Abramovich by the UK government.

The sanctions mean that the club has to operate under a special license and cannot process any financial transactions – meaning no new contracts can be signed. That has made keeping hold of Rudiger more challenging for the Stamford Bridge outfit, with his contract at the club set to expire at

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