Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City target Josko Gvardiol wants to move to the Premier League in the summer transfer window, according to Bild journalist Christian Falk in CaughtOffSide.
The journalist has said that Manchester City and Chelsea have the advantage over Liverpool and Tottenham in the race for the RB Leipzig central defender because they could be able to pay the transfer fee that Leipzig would demand for the 21-year-old.
Falk has added that the Croatia international centre-back wants to move to a club in the Premier League in the summer transfer window.
Josko Gvardiol stance amid Tottenham and Chelsea interest
The journalist wrote: “Manchester City are not the favourites, but of course, Pep Guardiola’s men have a good chance when it comes to the race for Joško Gvardiol. That being said, one can’t ignore Chelsea either.
“Both clubs have the advantage over Liverpool and Tottenham, ultimately because the side that offers €100m in the summer will have the best chance of getting Gvardiol and, as many are more than aware, City and Chelsea have the money to fund such a deal.
“The important thing to note is that Gvardiol wants to leave in the summer if an opportunity in the Premier League arises. It doesn’t matter that his release clause (€112m) is only valid in 2024. Put simply, the Croatian won’t accept Leipzig stopping his potential exit should an offer of €100m come through the door.
“He wants to go to the Premier League, preferably this summer rather than the next, despite signing a new contract until 2027.”
Encouraging
In our view, that Josko Gvardiol wants to move to England is very encouraging for Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.
Now, of course, Chelsea and Tottenham will have to pay the transfer fee that RB Leipzig would demand, but at least, they now know that they could be able to tempt the Croatian to a move.
The Premier League is the richest and most watched domestic football league, and we are not surprised at all that Gvardiol wants to play in the English top flight.
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