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Paris Saint-Germain to sign Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger in January?

By Ben Knapton, Senior Reporter | 23 December 2020

Paris Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel reportedly identifies Chelsea centre-back Antonio Rudiger as an ideal signing in the January transfer window.

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly eyeing a January move for out-of-favour Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger.

With Kurt Zouma and Thiago Silva forming an effective partnership at Stamford Bridge, Rudiger has struggled to get a look-in under Frank Lampard this season.

The former Roma man recently admitted that he is unhappy with his lack of game time in the English capital, but has been linked with a number of top clubs despite warming the bench most weekends.

Barcelona and Juventus have both been credited with an interest in the Germany international, and now, Le Parisien reports that PSG are also in the race for Rudiger.

Thomas Tuchel's side supposedly tried to strike a loan deal for Rudiger in September, which proved unsuccessful, but the PSG boss is believed to have identified the Chelsea man as a priority target amid PSG's mounting injury crisis.

Tottenham Hotspur are also said to be keeping a close eye on developments, with Rudiger contracted to Chelsea for another 18 months.