Wednesday, 26th November, 2014
Inter Milan are desperate to extend Mateo Kovacic’s contract as Real Madrid ponder a summer move for the midfielder.
The young Croatian midfielder has been one of the shining lights of a struggling Inter side and has collected rave reviews for his performances in Italy.
New manager Roberto Mancini is also a big fan of the 20-year-old and considers him as one of the key components of his future plans at Inter.
Inter are keen to extend the Croatian’s contract with the club and are set to approach the player’s agents regarding a new deal.
But Real Madrid are all set to throw a spanner in Inter’s works and are pondering a summer move for the midfielder , according to Corriere dello Sport.
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Los Blancos have been impressed by the youngster’s assured performances in Italy and are ready to make a bid of around €35m to €40m.
With their financial situation, the additional funds would come in handy for Inter during the summer, but the club are desperate to cling on to the talented young midfielder.
The Inter hierarchy are set to meet Kovacic’s representatives soon to discuss the terms of a new contract to ward off Real Madrid’s interest.
But it remains to be seen whether the Nerazzurri can prevent Kovacic from being drawn to playing for a big club such as Real Madrid with Champions League football on offer.
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