Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund, Germany - April 2, 2022. RB Leipzig's Josko Gvardiol celebrates.
Chelsea are ‘confident’ they can win the transfer race for Croatia star Josko Gvardiol as a report shares their ‘dream’ double transfer plan.
The Lowdown: Blues eye Gvardiol move…
The Premier League giants, spearheaded by owner Todd Boehly, have been eyeing a move for RB Leipzig’s sensation in recent weeks, according to claims.
There have been suggestions that Graham Potter’s side are one of the favourites to sign Gvardiol after his stellar 2022 World Cup campaign.
This comes after the Stamford Bridge side spent nearly £241 million in the summer window in an attempt to back former boss Thomas Tuchel, and it appears the German’s successor could be set to receive similar financial backing in January.
The Latest: Chelsea ‘confident’ of signing Gvardiol…
According to a new report, Chelsea believe they can seal the signing of Gvardiol despite ‘rival interest’ – being ‘confident they can win the race’.
90min go on to state that the Blues are looking to strike an agreement for the 20-year-old ‘as soon as possible’ and their negotiations are more ‘advanced’ than competitors.
It’s added that Chelsea and Boehly have a ‘dream plan’ to announce the double signing of Gvardiol and Christopher Nkunku next month, with the latter already ‘secured’.
The Verdict: Perfect player?
The defensive starlet, having been called a ‘sensational’ player and ‘Rolls-Royce’ for his performances in Qatar, could be perfect to shore up Potter’s defence.
If a deal can be done in the winter, Chelsea would get their hands on an already-established centre-half with proven quality and many years still ahead of him.
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