Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Manchester United face battle to make Gvardiol first £100m defender - Paper Round

Gvardiol wanted by Premier League quartet Josko Gvardiol is set to become the subject of intense interest from the Premier League once again this summer. RB Leipzig are desperate to keep the 21-year-old for another year and manager Marco Rose has already publicly stated that Gvardiol will be part of his squad next season.

However, English clubs will come calling at the end of the season and Gvardiol has already revealed his desire to play in the Premier League. Ad The Telegraph reveal: «Chelsea bid for Gvardiol last year only for Leipzig to rebuff the west London club’s offer, a decision the player admits he 'really struggled' with.

TransfersArsenal in four-way battle to sign highly-rated teen Fresneda — Paper RoundYESTERDAY AT 23:17 »Liverpool are said to be keen on Gvardiol, whose father Tihomir supports the Merseyside club. Gvardiol has also been linked with City and Manchester United previously and made no secret of his desire to play in the Premier League one day.

«Gvardiol — who is contracted to Leipzig until June 2027 — is reported to have a £98 million release clause in his deal that activates next year but any move this summer could see him become the world’s first £100 million defender.» Saka set to sign bumper new Arsenal contract Bukayo Saka is set to become the highest paid player at Arsenal after completing a verbal agreement to sign a contract extension with his boyhood club. The 21-year-old, who has been a key part of the Gunners' Premier League title challenge this season, is ready to commit his long-term future to Arsenal, despite significant interest from rivals Manchester City.

The Mail reveal: «Significant progress towards an agreement has been made in recent weeks. Sources have indicated that Saka