Barcelona target Gvardiol signing amid strong competition

FC Barcelona have set their sights on Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol, currently at Manchester City, to strengthen their defense, as he is admired by the club's officials who see him as the perfect partner for Pau Cubarsí in central defense.

According to "El Nacional", Josko Gvardiol, 24, is a standout option thanks to his experience and physical abilities, along with his ability to play in both central defense and left-back positions, a feature that coach Hans Flick values.

Upcoming sanctions against Manchester City due to financial violations could impact the future of Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol, especially with the possibility of the club being relegated from the Premier League. This situation may prompt several of its stars to leave, making Gvardiol one of the top candidates to depart the team.

However, completing the transfer will not be easy, as Manchester City are unlikely to part with a player they signed for over €90 million, and they will not allow his departure during the winter transfer window, making next summer the likely time to move.

The Mirror has reported that FC Barcelona will face competition from Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Al Nassr for the Croatian defender, making the Catalan club's task more difficult.