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Manchester United are reportedly eyeing up a move for free agent Antonio Rudiger this summer.
According to The Mirror, Ralf Rangnick admires the Chelsea defender who has yet to sign a new contract at Stamford Bridge.
The 28-year-old is believed to be waiting until the end of the season to make a decision on his future, and Darren Lewis has reason to believe United will be interested in sealing the German’s signature.
Rudiger is the second centre-back to be linked with a move to United on Thursday, which casts a shadow over the future of Harry Maguire because I highly doubt the next manager will look to replace Raphael Varane…
Lewis writes: “Talks over a new deal for Rudiger at Stamford Bridge are no nearer being resolved with the centre-back, whose contract expires this summer, well aware that he could earn up to £400,000-a-week with Real Madrid and PSG – both of whom have already made clear their interest.”
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That suggests United will face competitors if they try to sign Rudiger in the summer.
Borussia Dortmund defender Manuel Akanji could be another option. The Switzerland international has a €30 million price tag and has already rejected a fresh contract offer from the Bundesliga giants.
Let us know in the comments section who United should sign in defence this summer?
