Rudiger, 22, caught the eyes of a number of Europe’s top teams last season with a string of solid displays for the Bundesliga side.
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Antonio Rudiger is interested in signing for Chelsea this summer, the player’s agent has confirmed.
German daily Bild suggests Wolfsburg – who have exhibited their ambition in the transfer market over the last six months with moves for Andre Schurrle and Max Kruse – have already agreed terms with the player.
“Antonio finds Wolfsburg very interesting, but that also applies to Chelsea”, Senesie told Stuttgarter Nachrichten.
It appears a deal could be someway off though, with the two clubs still to agree on a fee following suggestions Stuttgart are holding out for around 18m euros.
Meanwhile, Chelsea boss Mourinho lifted the lid on the west London club’s decision to sell Petr Cech to Arsenal last week.
Stuttgart are believed to value Rudiger at around £12.7m.
Stoke want winger Victor Moses, 24, forward Patrick Bamford, 21, or 19-year-old midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek on loan from Chelsea in addition to the £8m the Blues have bid for goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, The Sun reports.
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Contrary to his agent’s comments, Rudiger admitted past year that it was a dream of his to play in the Premier League, following links to Manchester United.
