RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol requests to join Manchester City

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RB Leipzig's sporting director, Max Eberl, confirmed that Josko Gvardiol has requested a transfer to Manchester City as discussions between the clubs progress. </p>

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Manchester City, who recently clinched a treble of trophies, are eager to bolster their defence and were informed by Leipzig in June that a record-breaking fee for a defender would be necessary for the transfer. </p>

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Leipzig have already lost key players this summer, including Nkunku, Laimer, and Szoboszlai, and Gvardiol's departure would be another blow to last season's team. </p>

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"Gvardiol and his agents gave us their desire to move to Manchester City. We are in talks with City," Eberl told LVZ. </p>

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"Yes, for €100m plus bonuses, Gvardiol will end up in Pep's strong hands. The value of the deal would make Gvardiol the most expensive defender in history. But it might take a few more days." </p>

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The potential transfer fee would exceed the £80m paid by Manchester United for Maguire in 2019. </p>

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Although Chelsea had previously shown interest in Gvardiol, no agreement was reached before he signed a new contract with Leipzig. </p>

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Gvardiol's arrival would strengthen Guardiola's options in central defence, complementing the likes of Dias, Ake, Akanji, and Stones. </p>

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Manchester City have also signed midfielder Mateo Kovacic and saw their club captain, Gundogan, leave for Barcelona on a free transfer after his contract expired. </p>

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