Before the pre-season, the worst news Guardiola and Walker receive in the summer

Manchester City is coming from a great season after winning the most titles in the following season. Thus, the team has established itself in an important way in the next transfer market and is looking for reinforcements of caliber to be able to stand out. In that sense, the team now receives unexpected news for Pep Guardiola and one of its pillars in defense as it is Kyle Walker.

Manchester City are pushing to finalize a deal for RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol. The 21-year-old has emerged as one of City's top transfer targets this summer, and talks have been held with Leipzig over a deal that would make the Croatian the most expensive defender of all time. Now, the team is hoping to complement each other in the best possible way.

Leipzig have publicly stated that City will have to fork out close to €100m (£86m) plus add-ons to land Gvardiol, with last season's treble winners acknowledging that they will have to make him the most expensive defender in history. Now, however, the club is receiving unexpected news regarding the player's possible arrival. Something that will not go down well with Pep Guardiola and potential defensive partner Kyle Walker.

Will Gvardiol arrive at Manchester City?

The RB Leipzig defender has been pushing for a big move to the Citizens next season. However, the latest offer from the English club has been rejected, according to media reports from Germany. The current problem is that time is running short and with the various tours scheduled for the summer, the club would hope to close the deal as soon as possible and not have to keep waiting in the coming days.