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title: "Chelsea: Romano shares Josko Gvardiol update amid striker search"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-chelsea-fabrizio-romano-josko-gvardiol-transfer-update-latest-rumours/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Chelsea News"
published: "2022-12-14T22:30:53Z"
modified: "2022-12-14T22:30:53Z"
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# Chelsea: Romano shares Josko Gvardiol update amid striker search

**[Chelsea](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-news/) are still ‘working’ on a deal to sign RB Leipzig star Josko Gvardiol after his brilliant World Cup campaign with Croatia, says Fabrizio Romano.**

### The Lowdown: Boehly making statements…

After spending [£241 million](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/fc-chelsea/transfers/verein/631) in the summer transfer window, business tycoon Todd Boehly has shown no sign of slowing down when it comes to backing his side in the [Premier League.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/)

Graham Potter looks set to receive the blessing of his club chiefs in terms of the January market as Chelsea apparently make moves behind-the-scenes.

Contact has [apparently been made](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/chelsea-fc-news/premier-league-chelsea-yunus-musah-latest-update-transfer-rumours/) over USA international Yunus Musah already and, after an injury to striker Armando Broja, the search for his replacement[appears to have begun.](https://twitter.com/siphillipssport/status/1603063147803312128)

### The Latest: Chelsea ‘working’ on Gvardiol deal…

Amid this search for a striker stand-in, journalist Romano, arguably one of the most reliable sources in world football, claims Chelsea are also attempting a move for Gvardiol.

The Italian transfer reporter claims Boehly and co are ‘working’ on this deal in the background as well as finding a player who can come in for the injured Broja.

He explained (via [Simon Phillips on Twitter](https://twitter.com/siphillipssport/status/1603063147803312128)):

*“Chelsea are actively looking to find a new striker for January. They are exploring the market and there are many names on the table. No contacts for Cristiano Ronaldo at the moment.*

*“Chelsea are still working on the Josko Gvardiol deal.”*

### The Verdict: Get it done…

The Bundesliga sensation was one of Croatia’s stars of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar before their semi-final elimination.

Described as a ‘[Rolls Royce’ and ‘sensational’](https://twitter.com/ZachLowy/status/1598360414051479552) by members of the media for some of his performances under Zlatko Dalic, it’s hardly surprising RB Leipzig could demand as much as [€100 million (£86m)](https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/precio-locos-leipzig-exige-gvardiol-20221213.html) for his services.

If Boehly wishes to seriously upgrade Potter’s defensive options, the Chelsea owner may have to invest significantly again.