MANCHESTER UNITED are reportedly ‘keen to land’ Antonio Rudiger on a free from Chelsea this summer – which could cast doubt on Harry Maguire’s future.
The German defender, 28, is yet to agree a new contract with the Blues with his deal set to expire in June.
Man Utd are plotting a free transfer swoop for Chelsea’s Antonio Rudiger
The move could cast doubt over the long-term future of Harry Maguire at Old Trafford
SunSport previously reported that the German star’s situation was being monitored by the Red Devils.
Now The Mirror claims Ralf Rangnick is a ‘big fan’ of Rudiger and wants to bring him to Old Trafford in the summer.
And they state ‘it casts a shadow over the future of Maguire’ at United.
The skipper has endured a difficult campaign at Old Trafford after failing to hit top form following injury.
United have conceded the joint-most goals out of the Premier League’s top six and has led to many questioning whether Maguire has the ability to lead them at the top level.
They have also been linked with offering Dortmund’s Manuel Akanji a ‘dream’ move to England.
Rudiger is currently focused on helping Chelsea win more silverware this term after their recent Champions League and Club World Cup successes.
He has been an ever-present for Thomas Tuchel’s side in the top-flight this term.
But both Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain also want the star – and he is aware that he could pocket around £400,000-a-week by joining them for nothing.
The Blues most recent contract offer to Rudiger is believed to have been around half of that figure.
