Mateo Kovacic’s agents have reportedly landed in England for talks over the Croatia international’s future at Chelsea.
The Chelsea midfielder will enter the final 12 months of his contract at Stamford Bridge in the summer, meaning he could leave for nothing next year.
The club want to keep him, but very little progress has been made over a possible extension, leading to widespread interest from across the Premier League.
Chelsea, do not want to keep any unsettled players, especially those in the final two years of their deals. So they have ruled that such players are available for the right price and are prepared to sell Kovacic this summer if he declines to sign an extension.
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The 28-year-old’s agents are set to speak with Frank Lampard’s side in the coming days about the situation. But according to reports, they aren’t just focusing on talks with Chelsea; they are also scheduling discussions with the numerous Premier League sides who have expressed an interest in the client.
Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United are all expected to hold talks with Kovacic’s representatives, having all expressed an interest in the midfielder over the past few months.
Should Chelsea sell Kovacic, Mason Mount and Gallagher, as reported, they will pursue a deal for West Ham United’s Declan Rice, who has been a long-term target. Southampton’s Romeo Lavia is also a target. The Blues are also big fans of Borussia Monchengladbach’s Manu Kone.
