Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to offer Chelsea centre-back Antonio Rudiger a lucrative deal to move to Bernabeu on a free transfer this summer.
The 29-year-old has again been a vital player for the Blues this season, making 46 appearances in all competitions, contributing five goals and four assists in the process.
Rudiger's existing deal at Stamford Bridge is due to expire at the end of June, though, and Chelsea are currently unable to extend his contract due to the sanctions placed on owner Roman Abramovich.
Manchester United continue to be heavily linked with the Germany international, while Tottenham Hotspur, Juventus, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have been credited with an interest.
According to Fichajes, Real Madrid are also firmly in the race for Rudiger, with Los Blancos preparing to offer him a three-year contract worth €10m (£8.3m) a season to move to the Spanish capital.
The report claims that Carlo Ancelotti's side were impressed with the centre-back's performances against them in the Champions League quarter-finals and are now determined to sign him.
Rudiger has also allegedly been offered a lucrative contract by Man United.
Matt Law
