LaLiga giants Real Madrid are reportedly keen on signing one of the World Cup's star performers, who is also wanted by Chelsea.
Josko Gvardiol has been standout performer for Croatia, who reached the semi-finals at the World Cup for a second straight tournament.
The RB Leipzig was previously linked with a move to Chelsea before the start of the season, but reports now suggest that the defending UEFA Champions League winners are also keen.
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Transfer journalist Gianluca De Marzio has reported that Los Blancos have presented an offer to sign the 20-year-old defender, although Chelsea have done the same.
"I know Chelsea and Real Madrid are the most interested in him (Gvardiol) at the moment. They have already made bids, but his transfer value has skyrocketed due to his performance at the World Cup," Di Marzio told soocernews.nl.
When asked about Chelse a couple weeks ago, Gvardiol told the Athletic, "About me and Chelsea? I don't know. You know what happened in the last few months. To be honest, I have no idea.
"My agent is taking care of this and we will see. Right now, I'm happy in Leipzig. I don't know, we will see - you never know. You know the stories and these things, but all I can say is that I'm happy in Leipzig and right now I'm going to stay there and perform for them.
"It's a big club of course and, who knows, maybe one day I will be there. It's really nice to see things like this, especially because there is [Mateo] Kovacic, so you never know. I talk with him."
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