Man City squad numbers available to Mateo Kovacic as Blues close in on transfer
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester City are closing in on making Chelsea star Mateo Kovacic their first signing of the summer transfer window. City might be coming off the back of their crowning achievement after winning the Champions League to secure a historic treble just two weeks ago but attentions have already turned to the forthcoming campaign.
Pep Guardiola is looking to make his squad even better which begins with the signing of Kovacic to bolster his midfield ranks.
It's understood the Croatian underwent a medical on Friday and providing there is no issues should be confirmed as a City player in the coming week.
City will pay a guaranteed £25million to Chelsea which could rise by a further £5million as the London club look to balance their books after unprecedented spending last season under their new owners.
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