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Thomas Tuchel 'requests Chelsea to sign Real Madrid defender Eder Militao in the summer transfer window' with Antonio Rudiger's contract expiring at the end of the season

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is reportedly eyeing up a move for Real Madrid defender Eder Militao.

The Brazilian centre-back has become a regular fixture at the heart of the defence for the current LaLiga leaders making 30 appearances this season in all competitions.

Chelsea meanwhile could be in need of defensive reinforcement this summer with Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen and Cesar Azpilicueta all in the final years of their contracts.

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel is interested in Real Madrid centre-back Eder Militao

AS Sport have reported that Tuchel has requested for the club to go and sign Militao from Real Madrid during the summer transfer window.