Chelsea had a late bid rejected by RB Leipzig for Josko Gvardiol according to Fabrizio Romano. The 20-year-old Croatian defender had been a known target for the Blues over several months, but it appeared interest had died down once the player signed a contract extension with Leipzig.
However, it is believed Leipzig still had to turn down a late bid from the Blues, with attempts to sign him for next summer as Chelsea are convinced other clubs will join the race for him in 2023.
One of the clubs named was Premier League rivals Manchester City, which is not entirely shocking given the increasing notoriety Gvardiol is gaining for his rapid development at a young age.
