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Tottenham 'dealt blow in bid to sign Josko Gvardiol as he agrees new deal with RB Leipzig'

RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol is set to agree a new deal at the Bundesliga side, ending Tottenham Hotspur's hopes of bringing the Croatian to north London.

Croatia international Gvardiol is one of football's hottest prospects, and has drawn praise and interest after a strong season at the heart of the Leipzig defence at just 20.

And although the player is reportedly set to sign a new contract, it will include a release clause worth more than £43million (€50m) which will at least leave the door open to a future move.