Linked again in a few of the papers with a move for him. I'm surprised we didn't go for him last summer to be honest.

 

He's a young German international, physically imposing, pacy and decent on the ball but not quite the finished article.

 

Here's the interesting bit - according to ESPN he moved from Stuttgart to Roma on loan for about €4 million with an option to buy for an additional €9million. 

 

Instead we purchased Papy and Hector, whom we loaned out anyway. Hmmm.....

Is he a full back type or central defender?

He plays center back at Roma.

Hmm.

I would like to see us bring back Christensen as he has been having a great season while Zouma before the injury did step up for us.

Assuming we want to (Conte) keep Terry I'd rather use the 2 lads above first because I really do think they are good enough long term. If Terry does indeed go then we would need to bring a CB in for sure though

Love this guy, but not any more than the 3 other young CBs we have. I'd only see us go in for him if Christensen or Miazga aren't with the first team next season

Hmm.

I would like to see us bring back Christensen as he has been having a great season while Zouma before the injury did step up for us.

Assuming we want to (Conte) keep Terry I'd rather use the 2 lads above first because I really do think they are good enough long term. If Terry does indeed go then we would need to bring a CB in for sure though

 

Agree with that but it's so hard to predict these things simply because no-one's sure what formation he might play. A lot might hinge on whether we can get Bonucci or not, but I've got a feeling JT might stick around whatever happens.

Jeez poor roma can't get rid of the rumours linking us to half their team lol.

Jeez poor roma can't get rid of the rumours linking us to half their team lol.

Which begs the question why aren't Roma better.... or why aren't we aiming higher

Lots of reports in Italy saying that Conte is very interested in the defender, he's likely to play for us next season apparently.

He blanketed us when we played Germany. Thats the only game of his Ive seen

I think he's well suited to the EPL. A CB pairing of him and Zouma would be pretty fearful.

Or not...

http://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news/2016/5/26/11790116/antonio-rudiger-comments-on-three-years-of-chelsea-rumors

Lot of rumour in the last couple of days that Rudiger is expected to sign before the end of the month.

Mammana, Koulibaly and Rudiger all rumoured in... Cahill and Ivanovic out? A lot of defenders so I guess we're going 3 at the back and Conte wants wholesale changes... All of the defenders rumoured in young and still in development with Koulibaly probably the closest to a finished product.

Edited June 4, 201610 yr by Jon Stakes

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#CFC are reportedly only €4m away from #ASRoma €26m asking price for Antonio Rudiger

about 20 million quid. a lot of money, but hopefully conte can help develop him into a top defender. still young, maybe a little raw, so we shall see what happens. if we do sign koulibaly as well, it would be a very good window for defensive signings. 

We should get only one and keep a slot open for Christenses when he comes back in 2017.

We should get only one and keep a slot open for Christenses when he comes back in 2017.

Both Ivanovic and JT will be out of contract at that point.

Mammana, Koulibaly and Rudiger all rumoured in... Cahill and Ivanovic out? A lot of defenders so I guess we're going 3 at the back and Conte wants wholesale changes... All of the defenders rumoured in young and still in development with Koulibaly probably the closest to a finished product.

 

Even if we stay with 4 at the back we would need to sign at least one CB this summer with JT having a lesser role in the squad, Cahill seemingly not the same player without a leader beside him and Zouma recovering from a serious injury, it is understandable why we aren't putting our eggs in only one basket.

rudiger can also play as a right back and i think he's meant to be quite good there, so our options would be varied if he can play both rb and cb. 

Might be in the minority here but really hoping we sign two CB. JT not that player anymore and Cahill just doesnt cut it. Zouma's recovering and wouldn't be ready at the start of the season.

I think one centre back probably covers us with Ivanovic capable of playing there as well. I think that is also important with Christansen returning next season and Clarke-Salter to include as well over the next two to three seasons.

For mine the important thing is having a left sided if not left footed player particularly if we play three at the back. Rudiger has played left side for Roma although he is right footed.

I'd prefer Samuel Umtiti from Lyon who is left footed myself. But i suspect he is too short for our plans given the links to man beasts Rudiger and Koulibaly who are both 6ft4 plus.

Building from the back. Sensible.

Has anybody actually watched Rudiger play for more than a couple of games? I saw him last night vs Hungary and wasn't impressed. Watched some Youtube highlights of his and it didn't me fill me with confidence, either. Koulibaly, on the other hand, looks an absolute beast, although as with Rudiger I haven't watched him nearly enough to make a comparison. Wonder if anyone here watches enough of Serie A and Bundesliga to make a judgment on those two.

Edited June 5, 201610 yr by abramovich

Has anybody actually watched Rudiger play for more than a couple of games? I saw him last night vs Hungary and wasn't impressed. Watched some Youtube highlights of his and it didn't me fill me with confidence, either. Koulibaly, on the other hand, looks an absolute beast, although as with Rudiger I haven't watched him nearly enough to make a comparison. Wonder if anyone here watches enough of Serie A and Bundesliga to make a judgment on those two.

Not seen a lot of rudiger, underwhelmed by what i have seen though, I think there are better players available tbh, but we will wait and see.