Josko Gvardiol: RB Leipzig & Man City 'very far apart' in transfer talks

Gvardiol helped RB Leipzig to triumph the German Cup successful his archetypal 2 seasons astatine the club

RB Leipzig sports manager Max Eberl says "there is nary agreement" betwixt the German nine and Manchester City implicit Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol.

When asked if a woody had been reached, Eberl said: "A batch has been written and the latest accusation astir Josko amazed america all.

"Currently we're inactive precise acold apart."

He added: "As you tin see, Josko is present - truthful it's not true.

"He didn't bash a aesculapian cheque - not that we know. And I don't deliberation helium did it down our backs due to the fact that he's conscionable a afloat professional.

"There is nary agreement, not adjacent remotely an agreement."

The centre-back has made 87 appearances for the German nine since signing from Dynamo Zagreb successful July 2021.

Last play helium scored against City successful the archetypal limb of their Champions League last-16 tie, which RB Leipzig mislaid 8-1 connected aggregate.

He has won 21 caps for Croatia since making his debut successful 2021 and helped his state decorativeness 3rd astatine the 2022 World Cup arsenic good arsenic runners-up to Spain successful this year's Nations League.

Earlier successful July Eberl confirmed talks were taking place with the Premier League champions but it was understood City were yet to marque a ceremonial bid.

Recent reports had suggested an statement had been reached that would eclipse the £80m Manchester United paid for Harry Maguire successful 2019.

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