Man City may be able to break its own transfer record when it is ready to spend 100 million euros for the defender from the Bundesliga.

The summer transfer market is approaching and rumors about the possibility of buying and selling players have not stopped appearing. In the latest move, Fichajes newspaper revealed that Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has asked to buy midfielder Josko Gvardiol to strengthen his defence.

The Croatian was one of the highlights of last season thanks to his superb performances at RB Leipzig and above all at the World Cup in Qatar 2022.

Gvardiol’s presence on the pitch was noticed and he was the main one. is the key to Croatia’s success in the most prestigious football tournament on the planet.

Coach Pep Guardiola wants a top-class central defender who can replace Laporte, who will leave the club in the next summer transfer window due to not being able to start this season.

The Spaniard has determined in Gvardiol there are enough elements to replace Laporte’s departure, while providing quality and safety in the defence.

Manchester City will be willing to pay the 100 million euros that Leipzig is demanding to let the 21-year-old leave.

This number will not be a problem for English clubs, because they have a large financial source to invest in their squad and maintain the top of world football. If the deal is successful, this will be the most expensive contract in the history of The Citizens ever.

Guardiola stands out for his ball-keeping qualities and defensive solidity. In addition, he is a young player (only 21 years old) with many prospects for the future and can become the leader of Manchester City’s defense in the coming years. However, RB Leipzig seems unwilling to let its star go without fighting to the end.

The German club have made it clear that they have no intention of selling Gvardiol for less than the 100 million euros they are asking for.

Moreover, other big clubs like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are also interested in the player.