Tottenham Hotspur have been linked with a move for the RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol in recent weeks.
According to a report from the German publication BILD, Bayern Munich were keen on the 20-year-old centre-back as well, but they have now pulled out of the race.
The development will come as a major boost for Tottenham, who are hoping to sign him in the coming months.
The 20-year-old is certainly one of the best young defenders in the world, and he showed his quality on the international stage with Croatia.
Gvardiol was undoubtedly one of the best defenders in the World Cup and he has the potential to develop into a world-class defender in the long run.
Antonio Conte needs to bring in a quality defender to partner Cristian Romero at the heart of his defence, and the Croatian international would be a superb acquisition.
The 20-year-old is far from reaching his peak and he has all the attributes to develop into a superstar. A world-class manager like Antonio Conte could help the young defender develop and fulfil his tremendous potential.
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham come forward with a concrete offer for the player in the coming months.
RB, Leipzig are under no pressure to cash in on the defender next month, and therefore any move might have to wait until the summer transfer window.
Spurs will have to find upgrades on the likes of Davinson Sanchez and Clement Lenglet if they want to challenge for the major trophies and Gvardiol would be an ideal fit.