Jose Mourinho is reportedly eyeing a significant summer signing in the form of a £25 million Manchester City player. With Manchester City open to selling, Mourinho is allegedly keen on acquiring one of their stars this summer.
So far, the summer has been relatively quiet at the Etihad Stadium, with only one new player arriving and a few fringe and young players leaving. Speculation has swirled around Ederson and Kevin De Bruyne, who have been linked to the Saudi Pro League. Another potential departure is Mateo Kovacic, who has attracted interest from Fenerbahce.
According to The Sun (28/07, pg. 57), Jose Mourinho, now the manager of Fenerbahce, has identified Kovacic as a key summer target.
Mourinho is reportedly eager to make the Croatian international his marquee signing. Manchester City is said to be open to selling Kovacic for £25 million, the same amount they initially paid Chelsea for him.
Intriguingly, Kovacic has been linked with Mourinho-managed teams three times but has never actually played under him. He has been with Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Inter Milan, yet each time Mourinho left the club just before Kovacic’s arrival.
Given Kovacic’s mixed performance at Manchester City, a sale might be considered if Fenerbahce matches City’s initial investment. Although Kovacic had a decent first season at City, he did not consistently impress. If Fenerbahce comes forward with the £25 million offer, City might contemplate the sale.
Kovacic’s departure could potentially open up more opportunities for Matheus Nunes at the Etihad. Last season, Nunes struggled for playing time, with Kovacic being favored by Pep Guardiola.
Despite showing promise, Nunes hasn’t yet found consistency. However, if Kovacic were to leave, Nunes might have a better chance to establish himself and gain momentum.
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