Former Liverpool and Chelsea defender Glen Johnson believes Antonio Rudiger would be joining for the ‘wrong reasons’ if he moved to Newcastle United this summer. The Magpies are reportedly among a host of clubs from across Europe keen on the German with his contract at the European Champions set to expire at the end of the season.
Due to Chelsea’s ongoing ownership issues, talks over a new deal at Stamford Bridge have had to be put on hold, which could leave the door open for him to leave the club if it does not get sorted soon. Real Madrid, Manchester United and Juventus are all also said to be interested in his services with the summer, with links to the former particularly strong in recent months.
However, with the wealth of Newcastle’s owners behind them and a very ambitious sporting project under way, they are also said to fancy their chances of prising him to the north east. Rudiger has established himself as one of the best defenders in the world under Thomas Tuchel in the last 12 months and would represent a huge coup for the Magpies.
