Despite facing some fierce competition, Chelsea is sure that they will prevail in the hunt for Gvardiol's signing, according to 90min.
According to the report, the Croatian international is also reportedly being pursued by Real Madrid, Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur. However, the Blues' negotiations are further along, and they have expressed a willingness to reach an agreement in January after their interest has not diminished since the summer.
With performance-related add-ons to come, Leipzig will expect £45 million, while Chelsea has spoken with Gvardiol's representatives about a three-and-a-half-season initial contract offer.
West Londoners have followed the central defender's development since he was 16 years old, and they continue to be impressed.
According to a report from journalist Simon Phillips to GiveMeSport, Chelsea has attempted to win the race for Gvardiol by tying him down to a ‘pre-deal’, but they have failed to reach an agreement with Leipzig.
What has Dean Jones said about Gvardiol?
Jones believes the biggest obstacle Chelsea are facing in their pursuit of Gvardiol is the fact that he has so many other clubs battling for his services.
The journalist feels the capital club are hopeful of sealing the deal as soon as possible after performing well on the international stage in recent weeks.
Jones told GiveMeSport: “The problem for them comes in the shape that other big clubs are taking him more seriously than ever, based on the fact that he’s played at such a high level at the World Cup.
“I think, first and foremost, Chelsea want to try and get this one done.”
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