Manchester City and RB Leipzig are entering a decisive week regarding a deal for Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is reporting that talks are scheduled this week between the two clubs.
Manchester City have scheduled new round of talks to make decisive steps on Joško Gvardiol deal. It’s expected to take place next week. 🚨🔵🇭🇷 #MCFC
Negotiations continue as initial approach for €75m plus add-ons fee has been rejected. Leipzig want at least €100m. pic.twitter.com/UOFTzWabjG
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 9, 2023
Romano adds to his report that the scheduled talks will be decisive for City clinching a deal with the DFB Pokal winners for the services of the centre-back.
City have had their opening off of €75 million plus add-ons rejected by Leipzig adds Romano. The German club are holding out for their €100 million valuation of the young defender.
Gvardiol and City have agreed personal terms, as reported by Romano previously. The Croatian defender has informed his club of his request for a move to the champions.
Manchester City are preparing an official bid for Joško Gvardiol. 🔵🇭🇷 #MCFC
Understand verbal approaches for €75m plus add-ons were rejected by Leipzig — talks continue.
Leipzig always wanted at least €100m for Gvardiol.
Personal terms 100% agreed as revealed 10 days ago. pic.twitter.com/IRYviTgJj7
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 3, 2023
City will want any deal for Gvardiol concluded in time for their pre-season tour of Asia. City’s opening game of their pre-season tour is July 23rd against Yokohama F. Marino’s.
The players of Manchester City are due to return to the club next week to begin their pre-season before setting off for the Asian tour.
Manchester City will be hoping to conclude the Josko Gvardiol deal to have the young defender ready to go for pre-season.
