BARCELONA MONITORING RUDIGER CONTRACT SITUATION. Antonio Rudiger has entered the final six months of his Chelsea contract; Barcelona are monitoring the defender's situation, while Real Madrid, PSG, Bayern Munich and Juventus have opened talks with his representatives; Thomas Tuchel: "The club is trying their very best with him."

Gareth Bale's Real Madrid contract expires in the summer and he is set to leave the club; Wales forward is keen to play for his country at this year's World Cup, but could retire if they fail to qualify; Bale could consider move to Premier League or Championship club if Wales reach finals.