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Antonio Rudiger would make the PERFECT defensive partner for Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool, says Jamie Redknapp... who urges his former club to snap up the Chelsea centre-back when his contract expires this summer

Liverpool should target a free move for Antonio Rudiger as the out-of-contract Chelsea star would make the perfect defensive partner for Virgil van Dijk, says Jamie Redknapp.

Rudiger, 28, is set to become a free agent at the end of June after turning down an extension offer worth £140,000-a-week at Stamford Bridge.

Reports suggest the Germany international is still hoping to extend his Chelsea deal beyond the summer, but as things stand he will be available to snap up on a free transfer in July.

Virgil van Dijk has spent over four years at Liverpool
Antonio Rudiger is out of contract this summer

And Redknapp, who racked up over 300 appearances for Liverpool, believes his former club should be looking at bringing Rudiger to Anfield this summer.