Tottenham are reportedly targeting a summer move for highly-touted Red Bull Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol.The 20-year old Croatia international is said to leapt ahead of the likes of Inter star Stefan de Vrij, Villarreal’s Pau Torres and Lille’s Sven Botman as Spurs’ sporting director Fabio Paratici looks to bolster the club’s backline this summer.
Gvardiol joined Leipzig from Dinamo Zagreb in 2020 after turning down an £18million switch to Leeds United.
The player is described as quick, strong in the air and technically good on the ball. He also has the ability to play at left-back and as a defensive midfielder.
Gvardiol has made 33 appearances for Leipzig this season, scoring twice and adding three assists. He has also won nine caps for Croatia.
Leipzig, who splashed out £15m for the player and handed him a five- …
- March 4, 2022
