Newcastle United join chase for Chelsea's German defender Antonio Rudiger ahead of free transfer - Paper Round

Newcastle chase Rudiger Newcastle United are the latest team to join the race for Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger, according to a story in the Daily Mail. The 29-year-old German international has not ruled out signing another deal to stay at Stamford Bridge but looks set to leave.

Clubs such as Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain have been linked but Newcastle think that they have a chance. Ad/> /> Premier LeagueThe American-based owners interested in buying Chelsea, including Trump’s ally12 HOURS AGO Paper Round’s view: Newcastle’s fresh money means that they are not hampered by a Covid-19 hangover, and that would allow them to spend big.

Rudiger is perhaps the perfect signing available as Chelsea will not be able to resist a new rival, and he also gives them credibility, experience and the knowledge of how to win major trophies — all things Newcastle lack. Read the full story Laporta won’t be drawn on Haaland Spanish newspaper Marca reported on Joan Laporta’s comments about Borussia Dortmund’s striker Erling Haaland.

The 21-year-old Norwegian comes with a 75 million euro release clause which can be activated at the end of the season, and Laporta would not be drawn on a transfer, saying: «I can't talk about players because otherwise we would raise their price tag.” /> Paper Round’s view: Haaland remains the most promising central striker that the world has seen for many years, and it would be no surprise if Barcelona wanted him. The comments about the price apply despite his release clause, because it is thought that Haaland’s agent and perhaps family will be looking for a huge commission given the low cost of his clause.