Mateo Kovacic’s representatives have officially entered talks with over a transfer from , according to reports in Croatia.
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Croatia international Kovacic is out of contract in the summer of 2024, meaning Chelsea may decide to cash in on him at the end of the season.
The Blues – having spent over £600m since the summer – and need to offload some players.
One star who may head for the exit door is Kovacic, with Croatian outlet reporting that the player’s representatives have met with City in London ahead of a potential move to the Etihad.
Kovacic moved to Chelsea in 2018 from Real Madrid and has won the Champions League and Europa League during his time at Stamford Bridge.
He has made 33 appearances this season and in total he has played 217 times for the west London club.
Kovacic was crowned Chelsea Player of the Year in 2019-20 and he has impressed on the international stage with Croatia – helping them reach a World Cup final in 2018 and secure a third-place finish in Qatar – earning 93 caps for his country.
There is further interest in Kovacic, .
Glen Johnson has also at Liverpool.
