Chelsea ‘target RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol’ as a replacement for outgoing Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen this summer… as Thomas Tuchel draws up a list of defensive transfer targets
Chelsea are targeting RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol in the summer marketThe Blues are expected to lose both Antonio Rudiger and Andreas ChristensenBoss Thomas Tuchel is also keeping tabs on Jules Kounde and Jose Gimenez
Chelsea are reportedly targeting RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol to help replace outgoing duo Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen this summer.
The 20-year-old defender is seen as a good option to play on the left side of a back three, in a similar position to which Rudiger currently plays for the Blues.
German international Rudiger has agreed a long-term contract with Real Madrid, while Christensen looks set to join Barcelona on a free transfer.
Chelsea are targeting RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol to replace departing defenders
Antonio Rudiger (left) and Andreas Christensen (right) are both set to leave Chelsea
The loss of the two centre-backs means Thomas Tuchel has his work cut out to fill the voids in the summer transfer window.
Gvardiol is said to be a top priority according to Goal, but he is one of many on Tuchel’s list of potential replacements, including Sevilla’s Jules Kounde, PSG defender Presnel Kimpembe and Atletico Madrid’s Jose Gimenez.
The report also states the Blues have been tracking the defender since he broke through with the Croatian giants Dinamo Zagreb.
Gvardiol, 20, is seen as a good option to play on the left side of a back three to replace Rudiger
They sent scouts to watch him personally on at least two occasions and have continued to monitor him from afar with their video and data-driven scouting…