Manchester City fans have been reacting to a post on Twitter which relays a report that claims the club have opened concrete talks to sign Chelsea and Croatia international midfielder Mateo Kovacic this summer.
With Ilkay Gundogan’s contract set to expire at the end of the season and Bernardo Silva seemingly close to an exit for the past couple of summers, it seems like a brand-new midfielder will don sky blue in the following campaign.
Several names have ben touted to come in for either one of the pair or even both, such as Jude Bellingham and Gabri Veiga to name a few.
However, it seems Manchester City consider Mateo Kovacic to be the answer, as it has been revealed that they have have opened talks to complete a transfer for Chelsea midfielder.
This revelation comes from Fabrizio Romano claiming that Manchester City have now opened ‘concrete talks’ to sign Mateo Kovacic during the upcoming summer transfer window.
It is further explained that ‘positive’ discussions have now taken place between Manchester City and the player’s camp over the course of the last few days over the subject of personal terms.
From the side of Chelsea, it is stated that Stamford Bridge officials are open to selling Kovacic as part of a ‘midfield revolution’.
EXCL: Manchester City have opened concrete talks to sign Mateo Kovacic in the summer. Positive discussions took place with player’s camp in the last few days over personal terms 🚨🔵 #MCFC
Chelsea, open to selling Kovacic as part of midfield revolution. Talks will continue soon. pic.twitter.com/a9IL6NSdug
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 31, 2023
The report shared on Twitter gathered a number of replies from a wide range of Man City supporters.
@SilkyCyrus_74: “Not sure how to feel tbh. Hes a great player but hes getting old (not that age necessarily matters) but think everyone would just rather keep gundo and bernardo . Kovacic for less than 30 mill would be great”
@ThomasBrogden6: “Would be a class signing”
@trappinmgk: “Look at what Pep did to Akanji, and people think this guy can’t shine for us. He’s gonna be a baller”
@Omzlovesciteh: “His technical ability under Guardiola could be a scary player”
@rmhoek: “Good squad depth which we need in midfield”
@CitySZN__: “Decent rotational option. Experienced and proven winner, no problems with it we are short in CM anyway. Hope this doesn’t mean Bernardo going is nailed on”
@CityCookingOil1: “Pep can improve Kovacic massively! Has the potential to be a top class signing!”
@IsaacMCFC_: “Perfect player for our system especially if we lose Gundo”
@mcfcdomo: “Pep and his ability to improve players will make this Kovacic signing look like a bargain. Remember Akanji?”
