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Evan Shaw

Mon 9 March 2026 13:00, UK

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Arsenal are among a group of several Premier League clubs that are being linked with a move to bring Antonio Rudiger back to English football this summer.

The 33-year-old is quickly approaching the end of his contract at Real Madrid, and could leave the Spanish giants as a free agent before next season gets underway.

Rudiger has been away from the Premier League since he swapped Chelsea for the Spanish capital back in 2022, but that could soon be about to change if he wants to explore a fresh challenge this summer.

Arsenal have big plans for the summer transfer window, and Rudiger could yet form a key part of them amid the latest update on his situation from Madrid.

Antonio Rudiger’s future is ’50/50′ as Arsenal well-placed

Rudiger is a player who is sure to command plenty of interest this summer due to the reputation that he carries with the game, and there will be no shortage of potential suitors for him.

However, the race to secure his signature still appears to be hanging in the balance, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano revealing last weekend that it is still a “50/50 situation” as to whether he will leave Real Madrid.

The German could yet have a new contract put on the table for him by the club hierarchy, while he aand his agent are sure to be fielding plenty of calls from elsewhere as well.

If Rudiger does leave the Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season, then Arsenal are well-placed to land him, in the eyes of one of the UK’s leading bookmakers.

Mikel Arteta’s side are currently priced at odds of 5/1 to be Rudiger’s club next season, with only Tottenham and Real Madrid currently seen as more likely options.

Liverpool and both Manchester clubs could also be in the frame for the veteran, while Juventus are viewing him as a potential option.

Gunners could become Premier League favourites for Rudiger

Football Insider recently revealed that Tottenham would love to add Rudiger’s experience to their backline for next term, but any chances of them securing a deal for him surely hinge on their survival fight.

The Lilywhites would be unable to tempt the defender to join if they are a Championship club next season, and even if they beat the drop, they will have no European football to offer.

As a result, Arsenal could soon become the favourites in the Premier League to secure Rudiger’s signature, as they work to provide even greater depth for their centre-back group.

Rudiger’s previous spell in England saw him spend time in West London, but this time around, he could be set to move to the north of the capital.