Manchester City appear to have taken a huge step towards the signing of Mateo Kovacic, leaving Chelsea with an important decision to make. The 29-year-old midfielder faces an increasingly uncertain future at Stamford Bridge, with his contract set to expire in 12-months.
football.london understands that the Blues are preparing for Kovacic's departure this summer, with Bayern Munich also said to be interested. It's believed that there hasn't been talks of an extension on his current deal in west London, meaning the Croatia international will become a free agent at the end of next season if he were to stay.
Thomas Tuchel is said to be eager to reunite with Kovacic, who performed very well during their time together at Chelsea. Pep Guardiola is also understood to be a big admirer, with the Premier League champions plotting a swoop.
