Real Madrid will pay the Blues' iron guard a high salary
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to offer Chelsea centre-back Ludiguera a generous contract to allow the German a free move to the Bernabeu this summer. The 29-year-old has once again been a key player for the Blues this season, making 46 appearances in all competitions, contributing five goals and four assists. Rudiger's existing contract at Stamford Bridge expires at the end of June, however, Chelsea are currently unable to extend his contract due to sanctions on boss Abramovich. United have close ties to the Germany international, while Tottenham, Juventus, Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are also interested. Spanish media said Real Madrid were also firmly fighting for Rudiger, and the Whites were ready to offer him a three-year, 10 million euro contract to transfer to the Spanish capital. Ancelotti's side were impressed by the centre-back's performance in the Champions League quarter-finals and have now decided to sign him.
The Blues midfield is struggling to win a new contract
Chelsea are reportedly not planning to sign a new contract with Jorginho, so the midfielder could leave the squad during the transfer window this summer. The 30-year-old was once again a key player for the Blues in the 2021-22 season, making 40 appearances in all competitions, contributing nine goals and four assists. However, there is widespread speculation about the future of the Italy international, with many clubs seen as eager to sign him in the upcoming transfer market. Jorginho's current contract with Tuchel is due to expire in June 2023 and according to European media reports, Chelsea are unlikely to offer him a new contract. The midfielder could leave the club this summer, with Lazio leading the race for him. Juventus, AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona are also considered interested in the Italian, who has contributed six goals and two assists in 24 Premier League games this season. Since joining Napoli in 2018, the midfielder has scored 26 goals and eight assists for Chelsea in 181 games.
United sent scouts to scout the Bundesliga strikers
A Scout from United reportedly watched the second leg of the Europa League quarter-finals in Leipzig's 2-0 win over Atalanta in order to get a close-up look at Nkunku, while the Frenchman scored twice in the match. Nkunku's two goals in Italy put his side in the semifinals with an aggregate score of 3-1, and they will now face Rangers in the final four. The 24-year-old has excelled at the club, making 43 appearances in all competitions, scoring 30 points and assisting 18 times. United have been closely linked to the France international in recent months and according to European media, the club's interim manager Ronnick is pushing the striker to move to Old Trafford under Eric Teng Haag, with the Dutchman widely believed to be United's new manager. Nkunku has the ability to play in a number of different positions up front and he has more than two years left on his contract at Leipzig. The Red Devils are also reportedly looking to bring Leeds United midfielder Calvin Phillips to Old Trafford during this summer's transfer window.