Chelsea are said to be leading the race to sign RB Leipzig star Josko Gvardiol ahead of the January transfer window, according to reports. 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 understand. However, as he continues to impress for Croatia at the World Cup, retaining the centre-back's services could be a difficult task, with a number of European clubs eyeing a move in January.
Gvardiol has started in each of his nation's fixtures in Qatar and he's been central to Zlatko Dalić's side qualifying for a place in the semi-final against Argentina. Eager to quickly wrap up a deal for the Croatian star, Chelsea have submitted a formal offer, according to French outlet Foot Mercato.
