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Despite rumours that Josko Gvardiol is close to joining Manchester City, the sporting directors of RB Leipzig Max Eberl insist that no deal has been reached about the defender.
The Croatian has been on Manchester City's radar for weeks, with the Citizens being in negotiation with Leipzig.
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10:28 - 19.07.2023
Ex-Man City star Benjamin Mendy signs for new club just days after being cleared of rape charges
Benjamin Mendy has secured a quick return to football by signing a two-year deal with French club Lorient.
The Leipzig defender appeared to be on the verge of joining the triple champions, with Manchester City poised to break their transfer record by bringing him aboard in a £90 million move.
However, recent reports from the Leipzig camp have said that a deal is nowhere near completion and no deal is close.
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Leipzig chief Max Eberl speaks on Gvardiol transfer
Max Eberl has refuted rumours that Gvardiol is about to join Premier League champion Man City after it was said that talks were at its final stage
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19:12 - 17.07.2023
Benjamin Mendy: Ex-Man City star returns to pitch after being cleared of rape
After being exonerated of rape, Benjamin Mendy showed up to a neighbourhood kickabout wearing the sky-blue jersey of Manchester City.
Although it was reported that negotiations between the two clubs were nearing a conclusion. However, Leipzig's director of sport has said as reported by Daily Mail, “There is no agreement with Manchester City. Not even close.
“The fact is that Man City would like to have him. Currently, we are still very far apart. The transfer of Szoboszlai has secured us financially. We don't need the money. We would prefer Josko to stay.”
The 21-year-old has played 88 times for Leipzig since joining the team in 2020, contributing to the team's back-to-back German Cup victories.
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19:31 - 14.07.2023
Benjamin Mendy: 11 things you should know about the former Man City star's rape scandal
From allegedly admitting to having sex with 10,000 women to being denied bail time and slapped with further charges, Benjamin Mendy is finally a free man.
At the 2022 World Cup, where Croatia placed third, Gvardiol, one of Europe's top-rated defenders, shone for his country.
The current world record sum for a defender, which is still the £80 million Man United paid Leicester for Harry Maguire in 2019, would be surpassed if he were to sign with Man City.
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