Rudiger completing Chelsea medical in Los Angeles

Imminent Chelsea signing Antonio Rudiger is believed to be completing his medical in Los Angeles rather than in London, according to reports in Italy.

Rudiger, 24, was rumoured to be flying into London yesterday to tie up the loose ends of the deal, however, it has been revealed that the defender is currently on holiday in the USA after winning the Confederations Cup, and will have his medical tests in Los Angeles ahead of completing a move to West London.

Antonio Conte has been chasing Rudiger for a while and the Premier League champions look set to announce their first big summer signing of what’s expected to be a busy summer at Stamford Bridge.

The AS Roma player will cost the Blues €35 million (£30m) plus €4 million (£3.5m) in add-ons. The German international was also on Pep Guardiola’s list, but he has decided on a move to London over Manchester.