Chelsea to welcome offers for key defenders

Chelsea are reportedly willing to listen to offers for defenders Antonio Rudiger and Fikayo Tomori.

ESPN claim Blues head coach Frank Lampard is keen to reduce the number of centre-backs at the club.

Yet the report adds that is it unsure whether Chelsea would allow both players to leave – with Rudiger close to a permanent exit in the summer.

Tomori meanwhile is said to be only available for loan with Lampard recognisesing the need for regular minutes to aid his development.