Champions League winner could be heading back to England, Liverpool & Man United keen | OneFootball

Liverpool and Manchester United are plotting a surprise move for Antonio Rudiger at the end of the season.

The German defender is expected to be on the move in the summer, and the two clubs are looking to bring him back to the Premier League, according to Tuttosport. The former Chelsea star has been a reliable performer at the highest level for quite some time. He could be a very useful short-term acquisition for both clubs.

Manchester United need more depth in the defensive unit, and the former Chelsea star will add quality and leadership to the team. He has played for some of the biggest clubs in the world, and he knows what it takes to compete at the highest level regularly. Manchester United are looking to build a formidable team, and they need leaders like him in the dressing room.

On the other hand, Liverpool need a reliable alternative to Ibrahima Konate, who is set to leave the club in the summer. He has not signed an extension with the Premier League, and he will be a free agent soon.

Rudiger was a key player for Chelsea during his time in England, helping them win the UEFA Champions League. The opportunity to return to England could be exciting. This could be his final opportunity to compete at the highest level. Even though he is in his 30s, he could still be very useful in the right team. It remains to be seen which of the two clubs can get the deal done.

The 33-year-old central defender will be out of contract soon, and signing a player of his quality for free could prove to be a master stroke.