Rio Ferdinand says Manchester United should look at signing Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic this summer, despite strong links with a Manchester City switch.
United have agreed terms with Blues teammate Mason Mount as Erik ten Hag tries to wrap up his midfield recruit early. He has 12 months left on his Chelsea deal, as does Kovacic.
Reports that broke late on Wednesday evening suggested that City have entered talks with the Croat, who turned 29 last month.
City could see the departures of Bernardo Silva and Ilkay Gundogan this summer and it seems Pep Guardiola is already making contingency plans. ALSO READ: Manchester United agree personal terms with Mason Mount Ferdinand says United should also be considering an approach, believing that Kovacic would bring something different to the options currently at Ten Hag’s disposals. “I think they [United] do need one or two players in the midfield area that can get goals or assists but also be an engine for that midfield,” he told YouTube channel FIVE on Tuesday.