Mateo Kovacic has been linked with a summer move away from Chelsea, with Manchester City keen on signing him.
Mateo Kovacic is looking for a new adventure, and Manchester City are hoping to sign him. A report from 90min claims that the transfer could be wrapped up in the coming weeks. Manchester City have already agreed to personal terms with the player in principle. Meanwhile, Chelsea are demanding £35 million for his services.
The Premier League champions need to bring in central midfield reinforcements, and Kovacic should prove to be a quality acquisition. Manchester City might lose Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer this summer. With the Barcelona links intensifying, they need to replace the German international.
Gundogan has been an indispensable asset for Pep Guardiola, and he has been a key player for Manchester City since joining the club. The 32-year-old has helped them win multiple domestic trophies during his time at the club and he will look to sign off on a high by winning the treble.
Gundogan has been linked with clubs like Barcelona in recent weeks. Meanwhile, Kovacic has been a reliable performer for Chelsea since moving to Stamford Bridge, and he could be the ideal replacement for the Manchester City star.
He is an excellent passer and he has the ability to control the tempo of the game. Furthermore, the 28-year-old is a hardworking midfielder who will help out defensively and he will add flair in the middle of the park as well. The Croat is at the peak of his career and he is likely to make an immediate impact at Manchester City.
The Premier League champions have a proven track record of winning trophies, and Kovacic will fancy his chances of winning silverware next season if the transfer goes through. Recent reports hav also suggested that he is considering a summer departure. And Chelsea will demand £35 million to part ways with him. But Manchester City will not have any qualms about paying the sum.
Meanwhile, Kovacic’s departure will come as a devastating blow for Chelsea who are already lacking in the midfield department. It will be interesting to see how the Blues fill the void left by the Croatian international. They could lose players like Mason Mount and N’Golo Kante this summer as well.
