Friday, 28th November, 2014
Inter coach Roberto Mancini admits he is not surprised the club's young midfielder Mateo Kovacic is a wanted man.
The highly-rated Croatia international, who further burnished his reputation at the World Cup, has attracted interest from a number of clubs, including Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Inter look to be in a fight to keep the 20-year-old and Mancini is not surprised, rating Kovacic as a special talent.
However, the former Manchester City boss has urged the Croatian to stay put and become a difference-maker at Inter.
"It is not surprising that he should receive offers, that happens to all good players", Mancini told reporters at Appiano Gentile.
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"We are lucky to have him here with us.
"We need to help him fulfil his potential so that he can really make a difference for us in the years to come."
Kovacic has featured in 12 Serie A games for Inter so far this season, scoring twice and providing two assists.
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