Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly enthusiastic about signing Chelsea goal Josko Gvardiol in the summertime.
The RB Leipzig defender has impressed for membership and nation. He has garnered loads of curiosity resulting from his performances with the German membership, however his inventory rose following the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Gvardiol, 21, put in some glorious shows to assist Croatia end third within the match in Qatar.
Chelsea had been enthusiastic about signing the centre-back final summer season as properly however could not full the deal. As per Workforce Discuss, the Blues will doubtless make an try and signal Gvardiol in the summertime regardless of signing Benoit Badiashile in January.
Nonetheless, they must compete with the likes of Liverpool, Tottenham, and Manchester Metropolis for his signature.
Metropolis may see Aymeric Laporte depart in the summertime, which may open up area for Gvardiol.
Liverpool and Tottenham, in the meantime, are determined for defensive reinforcements following a disappointing season.
Gvardiol is left-footed and good on the ball, which makes him a lovely possibility for a lot of golf equipment. Nonetheless, he will definitely break the bank together with his contract expiring in the summertime of 2027.
The Croat’s contract has a launch clause of £97 million nevertheless it solely comes into impact in 2024.
Gvardiol has made 75 appearances for RB Leipzig since becoming a member of the membership from Dinamo Zagreb in 2021 and has additionally contributed 4 objectives and 4 assists.
Chelsea supervisor Graham Potter on Liverpool goal’s contract state of affairs
Graham Potter not too long ago shared an replace on midfielder Mason Mount’s contract negotiations with Chelsea. The midfielder’s contract with the membership expires in the summertime of 2024 and Liverpool has been linked with a possible transfer for the Englishman.
Talking about Mount’s state of affairs, supervisor Potter not too long ago mentioned (through The Specific):
“Finally it’s between the membership and Mason. However I’ve spoken to him quite a few instances about his state of affairs, soccer and life usually. My emotions for Mason are clear. He’s a implausible individual firstly however typically this stuff occur. They’re simply difficult and it’s best that I converse little about it, allow them to get on with it in deciding what is correct for each events.”
Mount, 24, has been a mainstay for Chelsea since making his debut in 2019. He has contributed 33 objectives and 37 assists in 192 video games for the Blues.
Nonetheless, he hasn’t had the perfect of campaigns this time round, registering three objectives and 6 assists in 32 video games throughout competitions.
Liverpool and Manchester United are monitoring Mount’s state of affairs at Stamford Bridge.