‘They can’t reject this’ – Man City fans react as club ‘table improved offer’ for “incredible” star who Guardiola rates ‘highly’

Manchester City are reportedly prepared to ‘table an improved offer’ in order to bring RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiola to the Etihad in this summer’s transfer window.

Hailed as “incredible” by members of the media, the 21-year-old has impressed in the Bundesliga since making the switch from Dinamo Zagreb in the summer of 2021, playing 87 times for Leipzig, including in the Champions League.

Various media outlets are reporting of City’s interest in the centre-back, who has told the German club he wishes to leave – according to SZ Sport.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano adds that personal terms have been agreed with the Croatia international, whom Leipzig are keen to sell as the most expensive centre-back ever.

City boss Pep Guardiola is said to rate Gvardiol ‘highly’ – with Sky Germany reporting that the two clubs have been discussing a transfer fee for the player in recent days.

It’s claimed that the 2022/23 treble-winners have made an ‘improved offer’ for Gvardiol, who has a whopping £98million release clause in his contract set to become active in 2024.

According to Sky Sports Journalist Philipp Hinze, Pep Guardiola’s side have come to the table with an offer of €90m (£77m) plus bonuses, having reached a verbal agreement about a move to the Etihad Stadium.

The Sky Sports reporter claims the Croatian is “Guardiola’s desired player”, while also adding that it is now up to the clubs to strike an agreement, as personal terms have already been agreed.

“New Man City offer to Leipzig for Joško Gvardiol. The Cityzens are offering €90m + bonuses. As reported last week: Gvardiol & City have reached a verbal agreement. It is now only up to the clubs to find an agreement. Guardiola’s desired player.”

The report was shared on Twitter by City Xtra and it attracted plenty of attention from the club’s supporters.

@aXtrips: “That’s a great offer, Leipzig should accept it asap”

@misfermo30: “Hopefully they accept that’s a great deal”

@Joshua_MCI: “They gotta accept that”

@LifeOfNapaul: “Done deal!!”

@HaalandErIing: “i don’t see them rejecting that, meets their valauation. welcome to Manchester City, Josko Gvardiol..”

@datcapitano: “They can’t reject this”

@AkshatMCFC_47: “Surely it’s done. I can’t wait for him to join”