Reports in Italy suggest that Juventus and AC Milan have joined Barcelona in the race for Chelsea outcast Antonio Rudiger.

The Germany international has fallen down the pecking order under the management of Frank Lampard.

Inter Milan and AS Roma are reportedly equally are equally reportedly interested in signing Antonio Rudiger.

Calciomercato claims the two Serie A giants are keen on taking Rudiger back to Italy.

And they believe Chelsea are open to loaning the German defender while also allowing the option of a permanent £16million switch next summer.

Chelsea are reportedly prepared to let Rudiger leave in January.

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