Journalist says Tottenham have made an enquiry for Josko Gvardiol

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Tottenham have reportedly made an enquiry for rumoured target Josko Gvardiol, with the RB Leipzig one of many defenders the north London side are eyeing this summer.

According to France Football journalist Nabil Djellit, Spurs have asked the Bundesliga side about the availability of the Croatian international, who is regarded by many as one of the best young defenders currently playing in Europe with Gvardiol also wanted by Chelsea.

With a reported valuation of £80m, Gvardiol could cost Tottenham a club-record fee should Antonio Conte’s side make a move for the 20-year-old, with the defender able to play both centre-back and left-back, two positions the youngster is already accomplished at.

Whilst Tottenham do have the resources to sign Gvardiol, this enquiry suggests that Fabio Paratici could be ready to move for the Bundesliga star, with Spurs reportedly keen on signing a new central defender this summer to partner the likes of Cristian Romero and Eric Dier.

Davinson Sanchez is reportedly expected to leave Tottenham as well as Joe Rodon, meaning that a third starting centre-back is likely to join the Premier League side this summer, and Gvardiol could be an outstanding addition for the north London side if they can pull off the move.

Hailed as ‘extraordinary’ by former Bayern Munich striker and Croatia international Ivica Olic, Gvardiol has a huge future in the game, and if Tottenham can somehow sign the Leipzig star in the coming weeks, Conte will be well-equipped to make history with Spurs next season.

Tottenham must follow through with Gvardiol move after enquiry

A good defence can lead to many things in the Premier League, and for Tottenham, a quality backline could be the difference between another trophyless season or a year where Conte can challenge for silverware, which is what makes this enquiry for Gvardiol so exciting.

The Croat is one of the best young defenders in football, and for Spurs, signing Gvardiol would be a massive boost for their chances next season of making some significant history under Conte, who should be pushing hard to land the centre-back this summer.