In one other blow to Chelsea, RB Leipzig have rejected their proposal to barter a swap deal between wantaway striker Timo Werner and defender Josko Gvardiol. Sport1 chief reporter Patrick Berger has reported that the Bundesliga facet are reluctant on letting their highly-rated center-back go away for Stamford Bridge.
The Croat has turn into a vital a part of Leipzig’s backline since becoming a member of them from Dinamo Zagreb final summer season for £17 million. The defender made 44 appearances for the membership throughout all competitions final season, scoring 2 objectives and offering 3 assists, additionally serving to them to DFB Pokal cup glory.
Then again, Timo Werner has reportedly grown pissed off over lack of recreation time at Chelsea, and his latest bust-up with supervisor Thomas Tuchel has pressured him to hunt an exit. The striker’s time at Stamford Bridge has sadly been a flop present as he has managed a mere 23 objectives in 89 video games up to now.
‘Unsaleable this summer season’- claims Berger over Chelsea’s Josko Gvardiol pursuit
Chelsea have Josko Gvardiol on their books since a very long time after monitoring him all through the final season. Thomas Tuchel is an enormous admirer of the 20-year-old center-back and feels he may convey quite a bit to his crippled backline. The Blues have misplaced defenders Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen this summer season, and have since introduced in just one alternative in Kalidou Koulibaly.
Tuchel has demanded extra reinforcements in protection after additional lacking out on Jules Kounde regardless of agreeing a £55m take care of Sevilla. It appears they're set to overlook out on Gvardiol as properly after Leipzig have dismissed the talks of sending him to Stamford Bridge.
As a lot as Leipzig have proven curiosity in taking their former striker, they're nevertheless unwilling to let Gvardiol go the opposite method in a straight swap. Berger has additional claimed that whereas Leipzig may find yourself with Werner on the finish of the market, Chelsea gained’t have the ability to welcome Josko Gvardiol.
The journalist tweeted, “Timo Werner desires to go away Chelsea, as reported in March. Leipzig pushing to signal him. There was a gathering between the golf equipment few days in the past. Werner is eager to hitch his former membership and set for an enormous wage reduce. A swap take care of Josko Gvardiol is not any subject.”
Berger was additionally requested whether or not Leipzig would entertain a separate supply for Gvardiol to which he replied, “No. Unsaleable this summer season! ????”. This could might come as massive blow for Chelsea who're unable to replenish their backline. In the meantime, Timo Werner might efficiently depart Chelsea whether or not or not Leipzig let Gvardiol go away.
The striker has attracted consideration from Italian giants Juventus as properly, who're seeking a striker. The German could be blissful to hitch both of his former facet or Juventus given he will get common minutes. In the meantime, Chelsea want to seek out options to Gvardiol with their Premier League opener towards Everton quick approaching.
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