Barcelona considered signing Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol last summer, according to Mundo Deportivo.
The Croatian's profile was a perfect fit for the Catalan club. His left-footed play, passing skills, ball progression ability, coupled with his defensive reliability and speed, piqued the interest of the coaching staff.
However, financial factors became an insurmountable hurdle in the potential transfer. Additionally, Gvardiol himself showed no interest in changing clubs.
The hierarchy at Manchester City also viewed Gvardiol as an untouchable first-team player. Ultimately, the English giants extended his contract until 2031, significantly increasing his salary.
As a result, Barcelona opted to abandon their pursuit of a new central defender, choosing instead to rely on the players already within their ranks.
It's unclear whether the Spaniards will have another opportunity to sign Gvardiol in the future. The situation at Manchester City could change dramatically following the club's recent admission of financial misconduct.
