£77 million man to be Potters first Chelsea signing after Boehly’s green light
According to reports, Josko Gvardiol, a defender for RB Leipzig, might be the first player Chelsea manager Graham Potter signs at Stamford Bridge in January.
After the club chose to fire German manager Thomas Tuchel after a lackluster start to the new season, Potter signed a five-year contract with Chelsea.
Owner Todd Boehly is said to have promised the former Brighton manager that he will have plenty of time to carry out his ambitions for the position.
And it appears that Potter already has an eye on the January transfer market, with Bild reporting that the Blues are anticipated to rekindle their interest in signing Gvardiol at the start of the new year.
However, Gvardiol is widely regarded as one of Europe’s most promising young defenders and remains tied down to Leipzig until the summer of 2027
It is said that Chelsea are ready to again try in their efforts to land the defender, who they reportedly offered £77 million for towards the back end of the summer transfer window