Manchester City interested in signing £85 million rated former Chelsea target - Reports

Manchester City are reportedly interested in the signature of £85 million-rated RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol, who has also been the subject of interest from Chelsea.

Gvardiol has been a player in demand in recent times following his exploits for both club and country.

As reported by The Daily Mail, the Cityzens are eyeing a move for the Croatia international this summer.

The report suggests that Pep Guardiola has a major concern ahead of the summer transfer widnow with the futures of three star players up in the air.

Skipper Ilkay Gundogan, Bernardo Silva and Aymeric Laporte could reportedly all be on their way out of the Etihad in the summer.

The report also claims that Manchester City are unlikely to stand in Laporte's way should he demand an exit.

And, if the Spain international leaves, the Sky Blues have already found a potential replacement in the form of Gvardiol.

Regarded as one of the finest young defenders in the world, the Croat is capable of playing either at centre-back or at left-back.

The 21-year-old is valued at £85 million by RB Leipzig and it has been claimed that the Bundesliga side are looking to sell players to to comply with Financial Fair Play regulations.

Chelsea have been heavily linked with a move for Gvardiol in the past and wanted him at Stamford Bridge last summer.

The Chelsea and Manchester City target came through the youth ranks of Dinamo Zagreb before joining RB Leipzig in 2020.

The young defender has already made 86 apperances for Leipzig till date and has also been capped 21 times for Croatia.

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Chelsea star keen on Manchester City transfer

Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic is reportedly keen to join Premier League rivals Manchester City in the summer.

The Croatia international has been heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge in the summer.

As reported by journalist Simon Jones, the Croat is interested in joining Pep Guardiola's side.

The Sky Blues are understood to be keen to reinforce their squad in the summer. Skipper Ilkay Gundigan is in the final months of his contract and has been linked with a move to Barcelona.

Bernardo Silva has also been the subject of transfer rumors as well. Kalvin Phillips could also leave struggled to live up to expectation following his £42 million move from Leeds United last summer.

Kovacic has been one of the Blues' best players in recent seasons. He has made 220 appearances for the club since joining the club from Real Madrid in 2018. He has scored twice and provided two assists in 36 games across competitions.

The Manchester City target has his contract expiring in the summer of 2024, which means Chelsea cannot afford to play hard ball with him.