According to 24 Sata, Leeds United think they can make a big profit on Dinamo Zagreb defender Josko Gvardiol if he joins the club.
It’s claimed that Marcelo Bielsa is convinced that Gvardiol is going to be star, believing he can be ‘dominant’ in the Premier League.
Leeds allegedly feel that they can sign Gvardiol and move him on for profit in no time, possibly to a top Premier League side Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City or Manchester United.
Additionally, Leeds are so desperate to sign Gvardiol that despite having €21million (£19million) accepted, they have added another €1million into the deal to take the total price closer to £20million.
That’s because Leeds want to take RB Leipzig out of the race for Gvardiol, and believe that they can price the German side out.
Leeds have also offered Dinamo a 20% sell-on clause, pushing them to the front of the queue whilst leaving Leipzig to consider their next move.
Gvardiol, 18, is a quick and talented ball-player out of defence, whilst his ability as a left-footer makes him very appealing in the modern game.
The Croatian may be viewed as Liam Cooper’s long-term replacement at Elland Road, but there is also seemingly a belief that Leeds can make a big profit on the teenager.
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