Chelsea have been informed they "don’t need" Josko Gvardiol despite the Blues' links with a big-money swoop for the defender.
The Croatian shone during his nation’s run to the World Cup semi-finals in Qatar having previously been a standout for the German giants. The Blues have been monitoring his situation for some time and were reportedly close to sealing a deal in the summer.
In the end, an agreement could not be found and Gvardiol has continued to excel for RB Leipzig. The 20-year-old's performances throughout the season and at the World Cup have only intensified interest in his services, though, with Chelsea remaining the front-runners.
