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Sam Hill

Chelsea can beat Arsenal and Tottenham to Josko Gvardiol alternative in £7m transfer hijack

Chelsea are considering alternative options to RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol ahead of the January transfer window. Gvardiol enjoyed an impressive World Cup campaign with Croatia which saw his stock rise significantly.

The Blues have already raided Leipzig for their star striker Christopher Nkunku with the French forward set to complete a move to Stamford Bridge next summer, football.london understands. Todd Boehly is prepared to pay Nkunku's £52million release clause after he completed a medical and agreed personal terms earlier this year.

Gvardiol is considered to be one of the top defensive talents in Europe and the 20-year-old has already hinted at a potential move to Real Madrid in the future. Leipzig are thought to want a fee in the region of £78million for their star defender which could now see the Blues move for cheaper alternatives.

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