Manchester United and Manchester City would have to break the bank to land their top midfield target, Matteo Kovacic.
The two Manchester teams have been impressed by the World Cup finalist’s performance in Russia despite his limited role off the bench for Croatia.
He has also been impressive for Real Madrid for the past three seasons that he has played for Los Blancos, winning three Champions League crown in the process.
The Croatian took the front page of a popular Spanish daily just before the World Cup to declare his desire to leave Madrid so that he can play regularly.
His desire to leave has called the attention of Manchester United and Manchester City who have begun making plans to bid for his signature.
However, the English duo would have to pay at least £80 million for his signature after Los Merengues slapped that valuation on the former Inter Milan man.
Manchester United are looking for a new midfielder to partner Fred just behind Paul Pogba in their midfield and Jose Mourinho believes that Kovacic is a better player than Marouane Fellaini who has just renewed his Red Devils contract.
Peo Guardiola has just missed out on signing Jorginho and wants Kovacic as an alternative to the Italy international.
