Chelsea plotting for £80m Josko Gvardiol to replace Cesar Azpilicueta, reports
Chelsea plotting for £80m RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol to replace club captain Cesar Azpilicueta according to the Sun.
RB Leipzig defender, Josko Gvardiol has emerged as a serious option for Thomas Tuchel this summer transfer.
Tuchel has been looking to strengthen his defence in the summer transfer, having already lost Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger.
Chelsea are now plotting for £80m RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol. However, a deal for Gvardiol won’t be cheap as the Croatian could cost up to £80 million according to The Athletic.
Josko Gvardiol has a host of admirers including Arsenal and Manchester City.
The 21-year-old made 46 appearances for RB Leipzig last season and was instrumental in his team securing UEFA Champions League and winning the DFB Pokal.
Azpilicueta has been linked with a move to Barcelona all summer. The Spaniard is keen to return to Spain and Barcelona is his preferred destination.
Fabrizio Romano also reports that the Catalan giants are looking to speed up negotiations with Chelsea for the 32-year-old.
The Sun also claims that the Blues are looking at £7 million to part ways with the veteran.
Moreover, personal terms between Azpilicueta and Barca have been in place for several weeks.
The imminent departure of the Spaniard means Tuchel needs a replacement and Gvardiol is the chosen one.
Chelsea has already signed Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli for £33 million and are also in talks with Sevilla for Jules Kounde, having reached an agreement with the Spanish club for £55 million.
Gvardiol has the profile necessary to succeed in Tuchel’s system. However, will Chelsea be prepared to pay anywhere near £80m.
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