Chelsea are reportedly extra superior with their switch pursuit of Josko Gvardiol than Actual Madrid are, as issues stand.
The Blues have had preliminary contact with Gvardiol’s representatives as they weigh up pushing forward with a transfer for the RB Leipzig defender somewhat sooner than anticipated, in accordance with the Each day Mirror.
Gvardiol has simply loved an impressive World Cup, serving to the Croatian nationwide group end third within the event, and this follows his eye-catching kind within the Bundesliga in latest months.
It’s clear the 20-year-old has a giant future within the recreation, and it appears Chelsea are decided to maneuver forward of Madrid within the working to signal him for round £45million, plus add-ons, in accordance with the Mirror.
Chelsea should not messing round within the switch market proper now, with the report noting that they’ve already wrapped up a deal for Christopher Nkunku, and this follows a busy summer season of spending on massive names like Raheem Sterling, Wesley Fofana, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, and extra.
Gvardiol may very well be a super subsequent signing to bolster Graham Potter’s squad, with Chelsea trying in want of a long-term substitute for veteran centre-back Thiago Silva.
Actual Madrid would additionally absolutely profit from signing Gvardiol after the latest departures of influential figures like Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane.