Manchester United 'putting pressure on for Antonio Rudiger deal'

Manchester United are putting pressure on to sign Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger, according to a report.

The German international is out of contract with the Blues at the end of this season, and his future is up in the air right now, despite the fact that his current club are attempting contract negotiations.

The 29-year-old has been linked with a variety of different clubs around Europe, both in and out of the Premier League such as Bayern Munich, Juventus and Real Madrid.

According to French journalist Ignazio Genuardi, Rudiger is currently being placed under pressure by Manchester United to sign for the club ahead of the new campaign, which would keep him in England.

The central defender has not made up his mind on where he wants to play next season, but he does have several options in front of him.

Rudiger is a regular within Thomas Tuchel's team, having made 26 appearances within the Premier League, while featuring 13 times within other competitions.