Chelsea are apparently interested in Josko Gvardiol of RB Leipzig. The Croatian has been in excellent form for the Bundesliga giants this season, and his regular performances have drawn the notice of Blues manager Thomas Tuchel.
Tuchel is said to be a major fan of Gvardiol and sees him as a substitute for Antonio Rudiger, according to Florian Plettenberg. The former Borussia Dortmund boss recently confirmed that the German defender will depart Stamford Bridge when his contract expires at the end of the season. Since Tuchel took over the reins at the club in January 2021, the 29-year-old has been in great form for the Blues. Last season, he helped the west London team win the Champions League, and this season, he helped them win the Fifa Club World Cup. During his five seasons with Chelsea, Rudiger has made over 190 appearances.
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid and the defender have reached a verbal understanding for a summer transfer to the Bernabeu. To replace the German, Chelsea are likely to pursue the acquisition of a top-tier defender.
Josko Gvardiol has been one of RB Leipzig's most impressive performers this season. In total, the 20-year-old has made 42 appearances for the club, scoring two goals. His contributions have helped the German team move up to fourth position in the Bundesliga table, one point behind third-placed Bayer Leverkusen. Chelsea's flexibility to use Gvardiol as both a centre-back and a left-back makes him an excellent transfer target. The Croatian's deal with Leipzig does not include a release clause.
He is said to be content at the Red Bull Arena, although he could be lured to join one of the Premier League's major clubs this summer. Chelsea, on the other hand, has yet to begin talks with the players' representation.
Chelsea are expected to try to replace Antonio Rudiger with a world-class defender.
Despite his good performances this season, Josko Gvardiola, 20, is inexperienced and may need time to acclimate to the demands of playing for a team like Chelsea.
As a result, the Blues' pursuit of the RB Leipzig star could be shelved in favour of a move for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde. Last season, the Premier League heavyweights were extensively connected with a bid for the French defender, but the deal fell through. Tuchel's side will restart their pursuit of the 23-year-old this summer, according to Football.london. In 2019, Jules Kounde moved to Sevilla from Bordeaux. In his first season with the club, he helped the La Liga giants win the Europa League. His outstanding performances for the club in the 2020-21 season won him a spot in Didier Deschamps' France squad for Euro 2020. The defender helped his country win the UEFA Nations League in 2020-21.
Sevilla has climbed to third place in La Liga, level on points with second-placed Barcelona, thanks to the 23-year-steady old's efforts. His flexibility, quickness, and physical stature make him a perfect Antonio Rudiger successor at Stamford Bridge.
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