Overview
- Real Madrid and Bayern Munich have approached Joško Gvardiol’s representatives about a possible summer transfer, according to reporting relayed from TEAMtalk.
- Manchester City intend to open contract talks to head off interest, with the centre-back currently under deal for two more years.
- Some outlets expect Gvardiol to stay at City on a new contract through 2030, though that outcome is reported rather than agreed.
- Real Madrid’s push reflects a need at centre-back, with David Alaba expected to depart and Antonio Rüdiger possibly leaving after the club missed out on other targets.
- Gvardiol fractured his right leg on January 4 and had surgery, and Pep Guardiola says he has returned to training and is ready to help City and Croatia at the World Cup.