Jose Mourinho aims to make a significant summer signing worth £25 million, with a Manchester City star as his top target.
Reports suggest Mourinho is keen on acquiring Mateo Kovacic for Fenerbahce, the club he started managing earlier this summer.
Manchester City has had a quiet transfer window so far, with minimal activity in terms of new arrivals and the departure of young and fringe players.
There are also rumors of Saudi Pro League interest in players like Ederson and Kevin De Bruyne. Kovacic, however, is another potential departure.
Man City is open to selling Kovacic, and The Sun reports that Mourinho is particularly interested in the Croatian international as his marquee signing.
Although Kovacic has been part of clubs managed by Mourinho, such as Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Inter, he has never actually played under him due to Mourinho’s departures before Kovacic’s arrivals.
City might consider a £25 million offer for Kovacic, the amount they initially paid Chelsea for him.
Despite a decent debut season, Kovacic didn’t particularly impress City fans, making a sale a plausible option if Fenerbahce meets the asking price.
Should Kovacic leave, it could create opportunities for Matheus Nunes to have a more prominent role at the Etihad.
Nunes struggled for game time in his first season as Guardiola favored Kovacic, but his departure might allow Nunes to gain momentum and showcase his talents more consistently.
