Football rumours: Chelsea eyeing Josko Gvardiol to replace Cesar Azpilicueta

Chelsea have reportedly marked RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol (pictured) to replace Cesar Azpilicueta, should he depart for Barcelona (Zac Goodwin/PA)

What the papers say

Chelsea have reportedly marked RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol as their primary target to replace Cesar Azpilicueta, should he depart for Barcelona. The Sun says the Blues are lining up the Croatia international for a potential transfer, after an approach for Manchester City’s Nathan Ake was rebuffed.