The Blues are likely to face competition for the Germany international, but are piecing together a 35 million pound package ahead of the January transfer window.
Daily Mail.
Antonio Conte is said to have wanted the Germany international at Stamford Bridge over the summer, but put those plans on hold after seeing the center half suffer a pre-Euro 2016 knee injury.
That interest is seemingly set to be rekindled, but the Blues are likely to face competition from Manchester rivals United and City if Rudiger does become available.