Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City are genuinely interested in signing Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea in the summer transfer window.
That’s according to journalist Dean Jones in GiveMeSport.
The well-known and well-respected journalist has claimed that defending Premier League champions Manchester City’s interest in former Real Madrid midfielder Kovacic is “genuine”.
The journalist has added that the £150,000-a-week (SalarySport) Croatia international midfielder will now hold talks with Chelsea over a new deal.
Manchester City want to sign Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic
Jones said: “A very interesting option and City’s interest is genuine, according to our sources. He has actually been linked with them going back to his days at Real Madrid. Currently entering talks with Chelsea to discover whether he has a future in West London – City will be kept in the loop.”
HITC Verdict: Summer transfer could happen
In our view, Manchester City could be able to sign Mateo Kovacic from Premier League rivals Chelsea in the summer transfer window.
The Croatian star is at the top of his game at the age of 28 now, and he could be tempted to move to City who win the Premier League title on a regular basis and also compete for the UEFA Champions League.
Chelsea are having a really bad season, and there is a chance that the Blues could struggle to compete for the Premier League title next campaign.
Kovacic is used to winning major trophies, and the chance to work with Pep Guardiola at Manchester City could be hugely appealing to the former Real Madrid star.
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