BREAKING: Manchester City Signs Josko Gvardiol?—Manchester City are lining up an £85 million move for RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol. City boss Pep Guardiola is keen to sign his long-term target in a bid to strengthen his defensive options, especially as Gvardiol can offer left-back cover.
The move for the 21-year-old could end Aymeric Laporte’s spell at the Etihad Stadium as City’s other centre-back options include John Stones, Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake.
The Sun reports: “Pep Guardiola is a long-term admirer of the Croatian World Cup defender. He got a close-up view when the two teams met in this season’s Champions League round of 16 and his view remains the same.
“They could firm up their interest if any defenders decide to leave City and seek a new challenge this summer. Aymeric Laporte is the most likely to go after falling down the pecking order following the arrival of Manuel Akanji in August.
“Leipzig have maintained their defender – who has a release clause of around £98 million until 2024 – is not for sale. However it is believed a bid in the region of £85m could bring them to the table due to their money worries.”
CREDIT: EUROSPORT
