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Norwich City boss Alex Neil plays down Chelsea bid for John Ruddy

Norwich City boss Alex Neil plays down speculation that Chelsea will make a bid for goalkeeper John Ruddy.

Norwich City manager Alex Neil has played down speculation linking goalkeeper John Ruddy with a move to Chelsea.

Reports have suggested that the Premier League champions have lined up the 28-year-old as a replacement for Petr Cech.

Neil has accepted that there will be rumours linking his players with Premier League sides following the impressive form that the Canaries have shown under him.

"That will happen regardless of the situation we are in right now, particularly around good players who have had a good season," he told the Pink Un.

"It doesn't matter what league you are in there is always going to be interest. If Chelsea and Jose want John then they can pick up the phone and get the cheque book out. On a serious note, it is part of the game and it doesn't concern me in the slightest."

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho attempted to sign Ruddy two years ago, but the Canaries rejected an offer of £5m.

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