Manchester United are on red alert as Germany defender Antonio Rudiger 'takes a step closer' to leaving Chelsea - according to reports.
Having finished as runners-up to Manchester City in the Premier League last season, key figures in the Old Trafford boardroom issued a triple statement of intent; signing Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo during the summer transfer window.
Moving forward, England midfielder Declan Rice has been earmarked as target number one. However, while that area remains a priority for United, whether or not interim manager Ralf Rangnick continues at the helm, there are other irons in the fire.
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