West Ham United keen to loan Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger?

West Ham United have reportedly identified Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger as a potential loan signing.

Frank Lampard has left Rudiger out of his most recent squads, leading to speculation regarding a potential exit from Stamford Bridge.

Although there is interest from Paris Saint-Germain, The Sun claims that West Ham are also monitoring the situation.

The Hammers have been left frustrated in their attempt to sign Burnley defender James Tarkowski, who is valued in excess of £30m by Burnley.

While Rudiger is unlikely to have any interest in joining West Ham on a permanent basis, the Germany international may be tempted into moving to a club where he would be provided with first-team football.

Chelsea could be open to doing business with West Ham given their desire to sign Hammers star Declan Rice.