Juve, Bayern Munich join race for this Chelsea defender

The latest report has revealed that Italian side, Juventus and German club, Bayern Munich have joined in the race for Chelsea defender, Antonio Rudiger.

It is no longer news that the Germany international has been linked with a likely departure from Stamford Bridge following his refusal to sign a new deal with the Blues.

Recall that Rudiger has earlier on been linked with moves to Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain PSG, but according to Calciomercato, Juventus and Bayern Munich are also monitoring the situation at Stamford Bridge.

The report revealed that Bayern are facing a similar situation as Chelsea with Niklas Sule, who is in his the final year of his deal with the German giants and is being tipped to complete a free transfer to Chelsea as an alternative to Jules Kounde.

So far, Rudiger is yet to extend his contract but the Blues manager, Thomas Tuchel is hopeful he would reach an agreement with the Blues before his current contract lapse.

There are however some reports that claimed the Blues have given him till the January transfer window to put pen to paper or they would make some cash off his sales instead of losing him for free in the summer window.