The Roma defender has emerged as a key defensive target for Antonio Conte, as his pursuits of Southampton's Virgil van Dijk and Juventus star Leonardo Bonucci appear to have hit the buffers.
Chelsea fly out to the Far East for their pre-season tour in two weeks' time.
While reports earlier today claimed Rudiger was in London to have a medical, it is said it will in fact take place in LA before they set out to China.
And according to Sky Italia, the medical took place last night.
The report suggests a £34.2million deal could be announced today or by the very latest tomorrow.
Sky Sports presenter Sheth claims Rudiger isn't having a medical.
He said: “Developments on Chelsea’s hopes of signing the Roma defender Antonio Rudiger,”
Sheth told Sky Sports.
“Skysport Italy claims the German international will have a medical with Chelsea soon.
Antonio Conte has bigger plans This summer
“I’m told Rudiger will use the next few days to decide on his future and will hold further talks with Roma.
“In the meantime, negotiations continue between the clubs over a fee.”
Chelsea's only summer signing so far has been the free capture of Willy Caballero from Manchester City.
CHELSEA'S ANTONIO RUDIGER DEAL UPDATE
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