Bayern sporting director Salihamidzic speaks out on rumoured Rudiger interest

Antonio Rudiger is in the final year of his Chelsea contract and enjoying quite the resurgence under Thomas Tuchel.

This has resulted in reported interest in the centre-back coming from clubs like Juventus and Bayern.

Bayern's sporting director, Hasan Salihamidzic was asked about potentially signing Rudi and he told DAZN: "It’s not okay when we talk about players who are at other clubs.

"Julian is a coach who sees quite a lot of players – so why shouldn’t he evaluate an international and talk about his strengths.

"Bayern are really well-staffed at centre-back. We have strengthened ourselves very well and brought in a top player in Upamecano; Lucas Hernandez is there, Tanguy Nianzou is there, Benjamin Pavard can also play inside – we are really very, very well staffed.

"We (he and Nagelsmann) have had very little time; I had an appointment today on Friday. We didn’t see each other for that long, but we talk a lot about players – sure."

For now, Rudiger is still in negotiations with the Blues and should stay with the London club as long as reasonable wages can be agreed upon between the two parties.