Fabrizio Romano has dropped an update on reported Tottenham Hotspur transfer target Josko Gvardiol. In a recent post on Twitter, the Italian journalist revealed that, despite Fabio Paratici having been heavily linked with a move for the RB Leipzig centre-back this summer, it is Chelsea who now appear to be the most active side in pursuit of the 20-year-old, having made the Bundesliga side an offer for the Croatia international in a swap deal including Timo Werner.
The transfer insider went on to state that, while Domenico Tedesco’s side rejected the Blues’ latest proposal, Thomas Tuchel’s outfit are expected to discuss further possibilities regarding a potential £50m deal to bring the former Dinamo Zagreb starlet to Stamford Bridge ahead of September’s transfer deadline.
In his tweet, Romano said: “Chelsea made a new attempt to sign Josko Gvardiol in a swap deal with Werner on loan, but RB Leipzig have still no intention to sell him.
More possibilities will be discussed.” Considering just how exciting a talent Gvardiol undoubtedly is, Romano’s suggestion that Chelsea appear to be leading the race for the 20-year-old’s signature this summer is sure to have left the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium faithful gutted.