In Form Ghanaian Defender Identified as Perfect Replacement for Undecided Chelsea Star Antonio Rüdiger

• Mohammed Salisu could be replacing undecided Antonio Rüdiger at Chelsea if the club fails to meet his wage demands
• The Southampton center-back has been identified as a wildcard option for the Blues ahead of the summer transfer window
• The Ghana international is having a breakthrough campaign with the Saints in the English Premier League

Mohammed Salisu has popped up on the radar of Chelsea as a possible option for the Blues following a prolonged contract talks with Antonio Rüdiger.

Rüdiger who contract with the London club expires in the summer transfer window has been reluctant to extend his stay over wage demands.

And it has emerged that should the former AS Roma player fail to reach an agreement with Chelsea, Salisu could be a potential replacement, according to Squakwa.

"Should Chelsea want to look a bit closer to home, but still outside of Cobham, Mohammed Salisu is getting along nicely at Southampton. The Ghanaian centre-back is still only 22 but is one of the top defenders in the Premier League, albeit slightly under the radar," wrote the statistic website.

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Mohammed Salisu has been in scintillating form for the Saints in the ongoing campaign, playing a key role in their rise on the English Premier League table.

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The Southampton center-back excelled as the Saints beat Everton 2-0 at the St Mary's on Sunday.

Mohammed Salisu is yet to make his international debut with the Black Stars of Ghana, and he is expect to accept an invite for the game against Nigeria.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Mohammed Salisu produced another colossal performance in the English Premier League as Southampton shocked Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday night.

The Ghana center-back was solid in defence as the Saints recorded a 3-2 victory at the Tottenham Stadium in London.

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Salisu lasted the entire duration, making 68 touches, five crucial interceptions, and five clearances in the game.