According to Sky Germany, Guardiola has recognized Gvardiol as his dream signing as a part of a miniature rebuild on the Etihad Stadium.

It's claimed that negotiations over the 21-year-old centre-back's switch payment have been ongoing in current days.

And City have now tabled a suggestion price an preliminary £77million plus important add-ons and bonuses.

The whole payment represents a brand new world file for a defender, surpassing the £80m Manchester United splashed on Harry Maguire in 2019.

The report provides that Leipzig lately insisted on the worth of his £95m launch clause, which takes impact in 2024.

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