Manchester City in talks with Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic over a summer move from Chelsea - reports

Manchester City are in talks with Mateo Kovacic over a summer move from Chelsea, according to reports. The Croatian midfielder is in the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge and Bayern Munich are also believed to be interested in his services.

Ad Kovacic first arrived at Chelsea on a year-long loan from Real Madrid before joining permanently on a five-year deal in 2019. Premier LeagueLuton captain Lockyer to be discharged from hospital after collapsing at Wembley2 HOURS AGO He has enjoyed success in west London, picking up winners’ medals in the Champions League, Europa League, Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup.

With City captain Ilkay Gundogan’s future still unknown — with a new contract yet to be signed — and Jude Bellingham seemingly preferring the lure of Real Madrid, Kovacic is thought to be prominent on the radar of Pep Guardiola. City are just two wins away from winning the treble as they look to add the FA Cup and Champions League to their Premier League title.

Incoming Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino will likely want to reduce a bloated 33-man squad as one of his first priorities. It’s thought at least ten players could be moved on, with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Hakim Ziyech and Christian Pulisic among those rumoured to have played their last games for the club.

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