Gvardiol’s Transfer Unlikely This Summer
RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol’s future is causing a stir in the football world this summer. The 21-year-old Croatian international has impressed scouts around Europe with his solid performances both for club and country, catching the attention of top clubs like Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Manchester City. However, Gvardiol says that his current club is not interested in letting him go at the end of this season.
Chelsea has been linked to Gvardiol for a while now, with some reports claiming that they’re willing to splash a whopping £80m to sign the talented defender. Nonetheless, a deal seems unlikely for now as RB Leipzig seems unwilling to sell their prized asset this summer.
Manchester City Pushes for Gvardiol Signing
Manchester City is also among the clubs keen on acquiring Gvardiol’s services. Pep Guardiola reportedly considers him an ideal fit for Manchester City’s defensive lineup and is pushing for the Premier League club to sign him. Gvardiol’s release clause of £97 million in his contract is set to come into effect in 2024, but there have been murmurs that Manchester City may look to snap up the defender before then.
Reports suggest that Manchester City will face stiff competition from Chelsea and Real Madrid for Gvardiol’s signature. Nevertheless, Guardiola believes that he can help groom Gvardiol into one of the best defenders in the world and may be willing to pay a reasonable price for him this summer.
Updates on Chelsea’s Pursuit of Gvardiol
Chelsea is determined to bolster their backline by signing Josko Gvardiol this summer. However, RB Leipzig seems unwavering in their commitment to keeping him until 2024, even if they receive an astronomical offer of €100 million. The competition for Gvardiol’s signature is getting fiercer by the day, with Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Liverpool all interested in signing him.
Meanwhile, Kai Havertz has praised newly-appointed Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel in a recent interview. Havertz spoke highly of Tuchel, saying that he helped Chelsea win the Champions League in just six months with his attention to detail and meticulous planning. This could be music to the ears of Chelsea fans who are still reeling from the euphoria of their Champions League triumph.
Simon Jordan has suggested that Chelsea sell Conor Gallagher, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Mason Mount this summer to raise £140 million in profit and offset their recent financial losses. Nonetheless, it remains to be seen whether these players will be sold or if Chelsea will continue their pursuit of Gvardiol.
Final Thoughts
Josko Gvardiol’s future at RB Leipzig hangs in the balance as clubs compete for his signature this summer. While he remains determined to focus on his performance and end the season strong with RB Leipzig, several top clubs are keen on acquiring his services. It remains to be seen which team he will end up with and how much they’ll eventually pay for him, but one thing is certain – Josko Gvardiol is a prized asset whose potential can only get better under the guidance of top football managers like Guardiola and Tuchel.
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