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Tottenham Hotspur 'make RB Leipzig's Josko Gvardiol top defensive target'

Tottenham 'make Josko Gvardiol top defensive target'
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Tottenham Hotspur reportedly identify RB Leipzig's Josko Gvardiol as their top defensive target for the summer transfer window.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering a swoop for RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol.

The 20-year-old has cemented his place as a regular starter for the Bundesliga side despite his age, racking up two goals and three assists in 33 matches across all tournaments this term.

Gvardiol's rapid rise has understandably led to reported interest from across Europe, but Leipzig are under little pressure to sell the Croatia international, who penned a five-year deal at the Red Bull Arena following his arrival from Dinamo Zagreb last year.

However, the Daily Mail claims that Tottenham still intend to swoop for Gvardiol this summer as part of their defensive reshuffle, and Fabio Paratici has earmarked the youngster as a top defensive target.

The report adds that Gvardiol is now ahead of Sven Botman and Pau Torres in Spurs' wishlist, but he could command a £50m figure after a strong debut season with Leipzig.

Clubs in La Liga and Serie A are also thought to be keeping a close eye on Gvardiol, who already has one goal to his name from nine caps for the Croatia national team.

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