Barcelona is set to make a significant move in the transfer market, with the club reportedly negotiating for Manchester City defender Joško Gvardiol.
Details: According to El Partidazo de COPE, the Catalan club is in talks with the 24-year-old centre-back. President Joan Laporta aims to deliver on his campaign promises by upgrading the squad significantly this summer. Barcelona may leverage Gvardiol’s one year remaining on his contract with Manchester City to aid their negotiations.
Should Manchester City choose not to extend Gvardiol’s contract, they may be open to a sale to recoup some of their investment. This season, Gvardiol has made a limited impact, with just 25 appearances for City, scoring 2 goals and providing 5 assists. His season has been affected by frequent injuries, which could further influence his chances of leaving the club.
Joško Gvardiol’s current market value is estimated at €70 million by Transfermarkt.
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