‘Would be a frightening signing for Man City’ – Journalist reacts after hearing who Pep Guardiola want to sign next

As Manchester City are seemingly ready to pull off a transfer for Josko Gvardiol, Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor believe he would be a ‘frightening signing’ at the Etihad.

The 21-year-old left-footed centre-back, who can play at left-back too, is a target for City. Leipzig want at least 100m euros, which would make him the most expensive defender ever.

He has been called ‘little Pep’ because of his name’s similarity to City boss Pep Guardiola.

Branded as ‘phenomenal’ by Mateo Kovacic, who join the Sky Blues, the RB Leipzig defender is widely considered as a generational talent.

Man City transfer news – Josko Gvardiol

According to The Sun, Gvardiol has told Leipzig officials that he wants to leave to join Manchester City, in what could be a massive boost to Guardiola’s chances of landing the centre-back this summer.

The same publication says that the Bundesliga outfit will let the 21-year-old leave if they receive a bid of £78m plus bonuses which could take the deal to £85m.

Meanwhile, transfer guru Fabrizio Romano revealed this week that Gvardiol has 100% agreed on personal terms and that talks will enter into an advanced stage soon.

What has Taylor said about Gvardiol and Man City?

Daily Express journalist Ryan Taylor recently told GIVEMESPORT that Manchester City signing of RB Leipzig centre-back Josko Gvardiol would be “frightening”.

Taylor believes that Gvardiol would fit perfectly into Guardiola’s usage of a back three system, which the Catalan deployed towards the back end of last season.

“I think the key point to mention is the back three and the change of shape that Guardiola has evolved to, Taylor said via GIVEMESPORT.

“I think that would be a perfect system for Gvardiol. He’s a ball-playing central defender and has shown he can defend virtually on his own. He was sometimes a one-man band at the World Cup with Croatia.

“But if you add his passing ability and quality on the ball, I think he would be a frightening signing for City.”

Gvardiol could become the best centre-back in the world in sky blue

Taylor is bang on about Josko Gvardiol, who looks like he could elevate the best defence in Europe in Manchester City, which is a testament to his outstanding potential.

With the Croatian international being a brilliant blend of an old-school pure defender as well as a modern ball-playing defender, Pep Guardiola would likely help him add more strings to his bow.

Guardiola is likely to challenge Gvardiol, using him across different positions across the backline and as a part of various tactical setups, which could make him the most complete possible version of himself.

With how talented he already is, the sky is the limit for him under the best coach in the world and one of the greatest sides in history.