Graham Potter’s Chelsea could sign Liverpool target Josko Gvardiol in the January transfer window and let him stay at RB Leipzig until the end of the season, according to GiveMeSport.
The report has claimed that Chelsea have been leading the race for RB Leipzig and Croatia international central defender Gvardiol for a while.
The former Premier League and UEFA Champions League winners believe that they could sign Gvardiol in the January transfer window, let him complete the season at Leipzig, and then bring over the 20-year-old to Stamford Bridge next summer, similar to what they are doing with Christopher Nkunku.
Chelsea plan on Josko Gvardiol potential blow for Liverpool
This reported plan of Chelsea regarding Josko Gvardiol will come as a blow for Liverpool.
Jurgen Klopp’s side has also been linked with the 20-year-old defender, described as a “sensation” by Tottenham Hotspur-supporting former Newcastle United midfielder Darren Ambrose on talkSPORT this month for his performances for Croatia at the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Croatia reached the semi-finals of the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Gvardiol played a big role for the European team.
90min reported this week that Liverpool and Tottenham have expressed interest in the RB Leipzig defender.
However, it seems that Chelsea have devised a new plan to beat their Premier League rivals to the signing of Gvardiol.
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