RB Leipzig is demanding a fee of at least €100m (£86m) for Josko Gvardiol, who is a target for Manchester City. Gvardiol, a 21-year-old Croatian defender, is highly regarded as one of the best young defenders in Europe. His ability to play at left-back or centre-back adds to his appeal for City.
Although City has already reached an agreement on personal terms with Gvardiol, the transfer fee is currently a major obstacle. Leipzig, on the other hand, faces no pressure to sell as Gvardiol is contracted until 2027. They are confident that they can secure a record fee for him.
The big question is whether City will be willing to meet the asking price for Gvardiol. If they do, he would surpass the £80m that Manchester United paid for Harry Maguire in 2019, becoming the most expensive central defender in history.
Here are some of the reasons why RB Leipzig are demanding such a high fee for Gvardiol:
- He is a highly talented young defender with a lot of potential.
- He is versatile and can play at left-back or centre-back.
- He is under contract until 2027, so Leipzig are in a strong negotiating position.
- They believe that they can get a record fee for him.
