Chelsea have been handed a fresh stance on the transfer situation surrounding promising RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol. The Croatia international was linked with a move to the Blues last summer as well as a potential switch this January.
His stock was already high, having been a young centre-back playing at a high level with a dominant left foot, however this was only taken a step further with his impressive performances at the World Cup, where the 20-year-old helped guide his nation to a third-place finish in the tournament.
However, that may have added further difficulties over securing a move, with a report from the Athletic stating that his value was held as high as £79million in recent discussions. The Blues may be further perturbed from securing a move, having now signed young defender Benoit Badiashile from AS Monaco.
