ANTONIO Rudiger is reportedly "fully open" to staying at the Blues despite rejecting the latest contract offer from the club.

The German's contract expires at the end of the season and he could leave the Stamford Bridge club for free if a new contract is not agreed upon.

European giants such as PSG, Real Madrid and now Manchester United are keeping track of the developments over Rudiger's situation with the hope of signing him for free in the summer.

Chelsea are keen to extend the defender's contract as he has become one of their standout players since Thomas Tuchel's arrival at the club.

Rudiger has not shut the door on extending his stay at Chelsea and according to club correspondent Sami Mokbel he "is fully open to staying and club remain open to finding a compromise."

Rudiger has rejected two contract offers from the club as they have not matched his expected demands.

The 28-year-old joined Chelsea from AS Roma in 2017 and has made 122 Premier League appearances for the club.

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