Chelsea resigned to Mateo Kovacic departure as Man United join transfer battle
Since joining the Blues from Real Madrid in 2018, the 29-year-old has been a key member of the team, but his contract expires in the summer of 2024, and it now appears highly improbable that he will agree to an extension.
Kovacic’s precarious contract situation was previously known to Bayern Munich because Thomas Tuchel wants to bring the midfielder back to Bavaria.
Due to a contract disagreement, the midfielder may replace Ilkay Gundogan at the Etihad. Manchester City is also rumored to be very interested in Kovacic and has even begun communication with his team.
According to a recent article from The Guardian, Chelsea is ready to sell the former Inter star when the transfer window opens and has all but given up trying to convince Kovacic to agree to new terms.
The West Londoners’ roster is excessively overstuffed; therefore, they must let some players go this summer before they even think about adding new players.
Despite their desire to get rid of supporting players, they understand that many of their surplus-to-requirements exiles won’t generate much in the way of income.
Despite the fact that Kovacic only has one year left on his contract, it is still anticipated that he would command a high fee, especially with such a prestigious line of suitors starting to form.
The Croatian international Mateo Kovacic boasts the athleticism and tactical understanding that Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is eager to add to his midfield.
Declan Rice, the captain of West Ham, has been a target for the Red Devils, but Kovacic would be a better value given the Irons are likely to seek more than £100 million.
After suffering losses as a result of the departures of Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger as free agents, Chelsea has adopted a policy that prohibits players from signing contracts that are about to expire.
In addition to evaluating offers for Kovacic, the Blues management is prepared to cash in on Mason Mount if he declines to agree to new terms this summer.
Kovacic is said to be eager to leave Stamford Bridge this summer regardless of the hiring of a new manager and would like to continue playing in the Champions League even though Chelsea won’t even be participating in Europe next season.