Chelsea enjoys boost in pursuit of RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol

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·25 September 2022

Chelsea enjoys boost in pursuit of RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol

Chelsea have boosted in their pursuit of RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol.

Gvardiol, 20, was reportedly the subject of a £77million bid from the Blues late in the transfer window.

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Then-boss Thomas Tuchel wanted to secure Gvardiol's signature ahead of Man City before loaning him back to Leipzig for the season.

But a huge offer for the centre-back was rejected as the deadline approached.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has added to the speculation by claiming that Leipzig are ready a swoop for Sutalo to fill the potential void left by Gvardiol.

He tweeted: “RB Leipzig are interested in Dinamo Zagreb's centre back Josip Sutalo. There are more than three clubs in the race, including English and Spanish clubs - as he's considered a top talent.

“Talks will continue in the next months for Sutalo's next step."