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Roma 'reignite interest in Chelsea outcast Antonio Rudiger with Serie A club keen to seal last-gasp return for former defender on loan after Chris Smalling deal was thrown into doubt'

Roma have reignited their interest in securing a loan return for Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger on deadline day, according to reports.

The 27-year-old has been linked with several clubs after being frozen out at Stamford Bridge - and his former club are the latest to have expressed interest just hours before the window slams shut.

Goal claim that Roma have made a late move after failing to land Manchester United centre back Chris Smalling on a permanent deal.

Roma reignited their interest in securing a loan return for Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger

Roma reignited their interest in securing a loan return for Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger

It has been claimed that United's valuation of the 30-year-old saw Roma baulk and set their sights on Rudiger.