According to intermediary Saif Rubie Chelsea did not try hard at all to keep Antonio Rudiger at the club last season.

A report in Spain claims the veteran Real Madrid defender could end up at Chelsea after being pushed down the pecking order by Rudiger.

"I told my brother it was Real Madrid or nothing.

The Real Madrid new boy was Chelsea's best player last season, claims Paul Merson, and will take some replacing.

Rudiger's exit had been on the cards for months and has now been officially confirmed by both clubs.

Antonio Rudiger has confirmed his departure from Chelsea, issuing a heartfelt statement on his time at the club

Antonio Rudiger has once again set the record straight on his reasons for leaving Chelsea this summer

A report has revealed how much Antonio Rudiger will earn at Real Madrid once he leaves Chelsea at the end of the season

Senior Chelsea players are reportedly 'gutted' about Rudiger leaving and this could mean stars such as Kante and Jorginho follow him out

Chelsea could use Juventus' interest in one of their squad players to move for an Antonio Rudiger replacement who previously cost €75m.

The finer details of Rudiger's move to Real have surfaced in Spain, though Chelsea have wasted little time in lining up his replacement.

Tuchel admitted nobody likes it when asked how his Blues squad have reacted to Rudiger's exit, and let slip his own future plans soon after

Jorginho has spoken about the biggest Antonio Rudiger factor Chelsea will be missing once the defender leaves this summer

Antonio Rudiger will leave Stamford Bridge this summer and Chelsea are keeping their replacement search within the Prem, as per a report

Barca have confirmed discussions between themselves and the agent of a Chelsea player, although he could end up at a rival Spanish team

Tuchel confirmed Rudiger will leave Chelsea this summer, and hinted at what role he'll play in his final months with the Blues.

A Chelsea star has reportedly decided that he wants out and a summer Stamford Bridge is now being tipped by a report

Just where Antonio Rudiger will be playing next season remains unclear, but Chelsea have not lost hope of him staying.

United have learned their fate having held talks with Rudiger - but what does the decision mean for struggling Red Devils skipper Maguire?

Chelsea's fears of seeing Antonio Rudiger join Man Utd have heightened after a rival in the transfer saga hesitated for two clear reasons.

Rio Ferdinand reckons Antonio Rudiger will regret how he reacted to the Real Madrid players following Chelsea's Champions League exit.

Chelsea suffered heartache as their hold on the Champions League trophy ended despite a brilliant win at Real Madrid.

Man Utd have concrete interest in a Serie A star and are willing to bid £59m this summer, while Rudiger wants a huge sum to leave Chelsea

Several of Chelsea's most reliable stars endured nightmares as a Benzema hattrick put Real Madrid 3-1 up at half time in the CL quarters.

Azpilicueta could still join Barcelona despite extending his contract by 12 months, while secret talks with Rudiger have come to light.

There have been doubts about the state of play in the tug-of-war for his services, but now a new factor seems to be winning him over

Manchester United's rivals for his signature could cool their interest unless talk of one aspect is "exaggerated", which may yet be the case

Talk of a pre-agreement with Juventus may have been premature, although Rudiger will also be keeping Manchester United waiting

Antonio Rudiger will demand a massive signing-on fee to join Manchester United from Chelsea as a free agent this summer, says one source

Chelsea are unable to keep him at the club and it appears Man Utd won't be able to keep him in England either with his next move done

Antonio Rudiger had agreed in principle to a new contract at Chelsea, claims a report from Germany.

The Germany star will be available on a free transfer come the end of the season, with a number of clubs keen on his signature.

Newcastle are plotting ambitious moves for valuable Leeds and Chelsea stars this summer, according to a report

He is already able to look to his future beyond Chelsea and one club has identified him as a successor to their main man

Dimitar Berbatov has told Manchester United to raid Chelsea amid the Blues' owner crisis and urged the Red Devils to land a PSG star too

The defender has reached a requirement that could have beneficial repercussions for Chelsea amid their current stalemate, but doubts remain

Man Utd face fresh competition to sign Barcelona ace Ronald Araujo, though the latest Chelsea developments could indirectly aid their cause.

The signing would be a major statement of intent from the Magpies - but it may be too much, too soon for them

A Chelsea star has spoken about a team-mate's contract saga and requested that he remain at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea risk losing a key player to a Premier League rival, while Arsenal have touched base for a striker and there are Spurs developments

The German's current contract runs out at the end of the season, with Tottenham one of a number of club's chasing his signature.

Rudiger has put the ball in the club's court after his latest comments on his contract status, and Chelsea have made their priority clear.

Man Utd have laid their cards down on the table with a huge offer to sign an established Premier League player.

The state of play regarding Chelsea's primary piece of business in view of the summer has been updated by Fabrizio Romano

The centre-back is reportedly flattered by Chelsea's interest - and he could be sold by his current club so they can afford a Blues star

The Denmark defender's proposed switch to the Nou Camp this summer appears to be edging ever closer.

Chelsea have made a new and improved offer for a star in the hope of tying him down to a new contract, a report has claimed