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Jake Stokes

Thomas Tuchel given incentive to complete dream £75m Chelsea transfer for Antonio Rudiger heir

Todd Boehly has already been told why Chelsea must complete the signing of Josko Gvardiol in the upcoming transfer window. The 20-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge this season following Thomas Tuchel's eagerness to undergo a rebuild, with a defensive exodus on the cards.

Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen are both set to leave the club in the coming weeks once their contracts expire. And, to compensate for their departures, it's believed that the Blues boss is keen to bring in two centre-halves this summer.

So, in April, the west Londoners identified the RB Leipzig defender as a target, according to Sky Sports. The youngster, who sees his contract at the Red Bull Arena expire in 2026, has enjoyed an exciting breakthrough campaign in the Bundesliga, featuring 29 times for the German side across the backline.

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