Graham Potter has been reassured by an intermediary, who is said to be involved in finding Josko Gvardiol a new club, that the defender will join Chelsea. The 20-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge in the summer but a move collapsed after he penned a new five-year deal with the German giants.
The Blues hold an interest in Gvardiol, though Leipzig do not want to sell the defender, football.london understands. However, after impressing for Croatia at the World Cup, interest has grown in the RB Leipzig starlet so retaining the centre-back's services could prove to be a difficult task, with a number of European clubs eyeing a move in January.
One of whom is believed to be Real Madrid. According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla, the Spanish giants have recently held two meetings with the German outfit and are ready to pay €120million (£106million) including bonuses for Gvardiol's signature.
