Liverpool will not pursue a Bosman move for 32-year-old Real Madrid centre-back Antonio Rudiger in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Football Insider, Antonio Rudiger is the subject of interest from Tottenham Hotspur. The Lilywhites are keen on bolstering their defensive unit by signing a centre-back in the summer transfer window. So, the 32-year-old Real Madrid defender has emerged as a target for the North London outfit.
Recent reports have also linked the former Chelsea defender with Liverpool, as his impending free-agent status made him an appealing target. However, the Premier League champions have ruled out a summer move, thus boosting Tottenham’s prospects of sealing a Bosman deal.
How has Antonio Rudiger fared at Real Madrid?
Antonio Rudiger has established himself as one of the world’s best defenders since joining Real Madrid from Chelsea in a Bosman move three and a half years ago. The 32-year-old was a mainstay at the back for the West London club, and he has taken his career to the next level at Real Madrid.
The German international has made over 150 appearances thus far for Real Madrid while chipping in with seven goals and four assists. However, Rudiger faces an uncertain future at Real Madrid after entering the final six months of his contract. The situation has not gone unnoticed, with widespread reports linking the veteran centre-back with several Premier League clubs, including Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.
Will Rudiger return to Chelsea soon?
Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in Antonio Rudiger is understandable despite his advancing age. The Lilywhites are scouring the market for a centre-back heading into the summer transfer window amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term futures of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven. So, Tottenham will aim to sign an experienced centre-back this summer, with Rudiger emerging as a viable target.
As for Liverpool, the Reds are also combing the market for a centre-back, as Ibrahima Konate has entered the final six months of his contract. Additionally, Virgil van Dijk is approaching the twilight of his career, while Joe Gomez has struggled with fitness issues throughout his spell with Liverpool. However, the Reds have no interest in pursuing Rudiger’s signature.
The Premier League champions have already agreed to sign Jeremy Jacquet in the summer transfer window, and they have shown interest in centre-backs younger than Rudiger, like van de Ven. So, the latest update has boosted Tottenham’s prospects, and it will be interesting to see if the 32-year-old German international moves to North London in a Bosman move this summer.