According to reports, Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic, aged 29, is ready to depart from Stamford Bridge and would be interested in joining Manchester City. Pep Guardiola, the City manager, is said to be a big admirer of Kovacic. With the anticipated appointment of Mauricio Pochettino as Chelsea’s manager, the club could see several player departures including Mason Mount, Conor Gallagher, and Edouard Mendy. These potential sales aim to raise funds and restore financial equilibrium following significant spending of £600 million in recent transfer windows.
Manchester City is expected to strengthen their squad at the end of the season. They are awaiting Ilkay Gundogan’s decision on whether to extend his contract, as the 32-year-old’s current deal expires this summer. Barcelona is reportedly interested in signing Gundogan on a free transfer.
Additionally, Manchester City has been linked with discussions regarding West Ham United’s Declan Rice, although Arsenal is considered the favorites to sign the Hammers’ captain. Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham is another player of interest, with Real Madrid reportedly leading the race for his signature.
According to recent reports, Barcelona is reportedly open to offers for their former Leeds United winger. Newcastle United and Chelsea are said to be among the clubs interested in signing him. However, after winning LaLiga with Barcelona, the Brazilian international has expressed his desire to stay at Camp Nou and fight for his place in the team.
Dani Ceballos’s chances of extending his stay at Real Madrid are diminishing. In contrast, there is a sense of optimism at the Bernabeu regarding a new contract for Marco Asensio. Both players’ contracts are set to expire this summer, and the report suggests that Real Madrid has offered contract extensions to both of them. However, the reactions from Ceballos and Asensio have reportedly been contrasting, leading to the differing outlook on their respective contract situations.
Manchester City has not abandoned hope of reaching a new contract agreement with Ilkay Gundogan. The club has not received any indication from the player that he intends to leave this summer. Gundogan’s current contract is set to expire in June, and if a new deal is not reached, the German international will depart the Etihad on a free transfer. While Gundogan’s contract situation has attracted interest from Barcelona and at least one Italian club, Manchester City remains keen on retaining the 32-year-old midfielder for at least another season.