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Manchester City’s Race Against Time
With the start of the Premier League season fast approaching, RB Leipzig are keen to draw the line in Manchester City’s pursuit of Croatian prodigy Josko Gvardiol. That opinion was expressed in a report by the Daily Mail, which highlighted the growing pressure on Manchester City to conclude negotiations quickly.
Having identified Gvardiol as a key addition to their squad, Manchester City are faced with the challenge of brokering a deal that could redefine a defender’s transfer records.
Leipzig’s Terms: £86m for Gvardiol
Leipzig are keen to complete the deal and have set a hefty price tag of £86m for Gvardiol, which translates to a staggering €100m. The proposed deal looks set to break the world record for the transfer of a defender.
However, Leipzig’s growing unease about the length of the move prompted them to set a deadline. Manchester City are undeterred by the bold move and are ready to make another offer, fueled by hopes of landing a young defender who could revive the left-back.
The Ripple Effects of the Gvardiol Transfer
Aymeric Laporte’s early departure from the Etihad Stadium creates an irresistible need to find a worthy successor. Gvardiol is showing remarkable ability and agility at the tender age of 21, qualities that could easily find him in Manchester City’s defence.
The aftermath of Gvardiol’s departure mirrors Leipzig’s search for successors, with Lyon’s Castle Lukeb and Feyenoord’s Geertruid Lutsharel emerging as potential suitors for the Croatian.
The Transfer Domino Effect at Manchester City
During the summer transfer window, Manchester City welcomed Mateo Kovacic to their ranks and prepared for the departure of loyal players like Bernardo Silva and Kyle Walker. Furthermore, the announcement of Riyad Mahrez’s £30m transfer to Al-Ahli is imminent. As these mixed pieces find their place, Walker’s botched transfer via Bayern Munich and his subsequent trip to South Korea with Manchester City add another layer of intrigue to this football chess board.
Leipzig’s Deadline: German Super Cup
Leipzig’s Marco Rose is keen to finalize his squad ahead of the German Super Cup on August 12, which coincides with Manchester City’s Premier League season opener against Burnley.
Amid these transfer negotiations, Manchester City’s Community Shield preparations are in full swing, with Phil Foden already showing his form on a pre-season tour of Asia.
