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Antonio Rudiger to STAY and fight for his place at Chelsea 'despite deadline day interest from Roma with Serie A club keen to seal last-gasp return for former defender'

Antonio Rudiger is to stay at Chelsea and fight for his place under Frank Lampard despite reported interest from former club Roma.

The 27-year-old had been linked with several clubs after being frozen out at Stamford Bridge - and his former club became the latest to have expressed interest just hours before the window slams shut.

But Sportsmail understands Rudiger does not plan to leave Chelsea on deadline day and will instead look to force his way back into the first team.

Roma reignited their interest in securing a loan return for Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger

Roma reignited their interest in securing a loan return for Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger

Manchester United's valuation of Chris Smalling has now seen Roma move on to other targets

Goal had earlier claimed that Roma have made a late move after failing to land Manchester United centre back Chris Smalling on a permanent deal.