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Tottenham are set to turn their attentions to Antonio Rudiger as their move for Milan Skriniar stalls.

Rudiger, Sportsmail understands, is emerging as a serious alternative to Inter Milan defender Skriniar as Jose Mourinho looks to bolster his options in central defence.

Historically Chelsea have shown a reluctance to sell players to their direct Premier League rivals - but there is a sense they would consider allowing Rudiger to leave for their Spurs provided the deal suited them.

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On the first day of play 90 minutes on the bench, on the second not even in the squad: Antonio Rüdiger is having a difficult time at Chelsea. © imago images Currently only in training on the ball: Antonio Rüdiger. When Andreas Christensen saw red against Liverpool on Sunday, Frank Lampard had to react and a new central defender had to be found. But he didn't bring Antonio Rüdiger, but Fikayo Tomori, for a simple reason: Rüdiger was not in the squad.

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© Provided by Daily Mail Antonio Rudiger has fallen out of favour and is well down Frank Lampard's pecking order

© Provided by Daily Mail Rudiger hasn't been in the squad for three of Chelsea's four games and Spurs are interested

Rudiger's days under Chelsea boss Frank Lampard are numbered after being frozen out during the start of the season.

The Germany international hasn't played a single minute of club football so far and hasn't even been named in the squad for three of Chelsea's four games this season.

It is understood he won't be involved in tonight's EFL Cup clash against Spurs.

Rudiger is open to leaving Chelsea - but the club face a delicate balancing act in how they engineer his exit.

© Provided by Daily Mail Spurs have grown frustrated with negotiations over Milan Skriniar (L) and will turn to Rudiger

© Provided by Daily Mail Lampard (right) is looking to offload at least one of Chelsea's centre backs in the window

The 27-year-old is approaching the final 18 months of his deal so loaning out the central defender for the season would open the door to losing Rudiger for nothing at the end of the 2021-22 campaign.

Costly mistakes and injury problems mean Lampard wants Rudiger gone

KIERAN GILL: Fit again but absent from Frank Lampard's last two squads, he is considering his options ahead of October 5's deadline, with Ligue 1 PSG among the potential suitors.It started with a young fan entering the club shop and asking for 'Rudiger' on the back of his shirt. 'You can't have the name of someone who hasn't signed yet,' explains his father, saying he should get David Luiz (oops) or Eden Hazard (double oops) instead.

Tottenham turn attentions to late swoop for Chelsea centre back Antonio Rudiger as attempts to sign Inter Tottenham 's official club shop is not selling any Jose Mourinho merchandise - with Chelsea still owning the trademark to their ex-manager's NAME.

Influential Chelsea centre - back Rudiger forged a close bond with Werner at Stuttgart, and admitted using those links to full effect to help seal his friend's west London switch. 'I did speak to him before because we have known each other for a long time,' Rudiger said. 'We spoke a lot during the

If they were to consider a loan move for the defender, it is understood Chelsea would insist on the German signing a 12-month extension to avoid that scenario.

Selling Rudiger on a permanent basis would also be riddled complexities with rival clubs knowing he doesn't feature in Lampard's plans, essentially decreasing his value.

© Provided by Daily Mail Jose Mourinho is keen on a swoop for Rudiger as he looks to strengthen his Spurs back-line

© Provided by Daily Mail Thiago Silva's summer arrival has knocked Rudiger out of contention at Stamford Bridge

Spurs have been trying to strike a deal for Skriniar this week but can't agree on a price; Inter valuing the player at £36million.

That has forced Tottenham into considering other options and Rudiger heads the list of alternatives.

But the former Roma man is also wanted by Paris Saint-Germain, a move that could suit both parties. West Ham have also been credited with an interest.

West Ham 'interested in taking Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger on loan'

The 27-year-old has fallen out of favour at Chelsea and has been omitted from Frank Lampard's last three squads against West Bromwich Albion, Barnsley and Liverpool. And according to the Sun, West Ham have shown interest in taking Rudiger on a season-long loan as they look to shore up their defence.

Tottenham turn attentions to late swoop for Chelsea centre back Antonio Rudiger as attempts to sign Inter Manchester United could turn to Watford's £45m-rated Ismaila Sarr as an alternative to Jadon Sancho with time running out for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to land another attacker.

Chelsea scouts to watch Roma defender Antonio Rudiger during England's clash against Germany as Blues plot £30m summer swoop . The Roma star will start at centre - back , his preferred role, though he can also play at right- back . Antonio Rudiger (L) should start for Germany tonight, with Chelsea

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