Josko Gvardiol, a sought-after player across Europe, increased his profile on Wednesday by scoring the equaliser in RB Leipzig’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City.
The 21-year-old centre back is under contract with Leipzig until 2027, but his contract reportedly includes a €110 million exit clause.
Following Wednesday’s game, Leipzig head coach Marco Rose was adamant that Gvardiol would play for the team again the following year.
Fabrizio Romano claims that Liverpool will try to improve their defensive options by bringing in Gvardiol.
The Croatian international has been targetted by Chelsea, and he only enhanced his reputation during the 2022 World Cup. He has also been linked with City and Real Madrid.
Gvardiol has previously indicated he would love to join the Reds, potentially offering Jurgen Klopp’s side an edge in the race to sign him.
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– Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester United are all keeping tabs on Kylian Mbappe’s situation at Paris Saint-Germain, claims Football Insider. Speculation continues to swirl that Mbappe, who is contracted through the end of the 2024–25 season, is unhappy at PSG.
– Chelsea are interested in a move for Dinamo Moscow’s 19-year-old midfielder Arsen Zakharyan, according to CaughtOffside.
– According to Fichajes, Juventus is considering a move for Real Betis forward Borja Iglesias, amid concerns that Dusan Vlahovic may leave at the end of the season.
– Napoli will challenge PSG in the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt forward Randal Kolo Muani, according to CalcioMercato.
– Manchester United are plotting a double swoop for Leicester City midfield duo James Maddison and Youri Tielemans, according to Football Transfers.
Raphael Guerreiro is set to leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of this season as a free agent, reports Nicolo Schira.