In the latest transfer rumours from Manchester City, reports suggest that Jose Mourinho is keen on signing Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic for his Fenerbahce squad. This news comes from Turkish newspapers, as the former Manchester United manager seeks to bolster his team after taking over last month.
Kovacic, 30, joined the Etihad Stadium outfit from Chelsea last summer as a replacement for Ilkay Gundogan and quickly became a key player for Pep Guardiola's Premier League champions. However, an exit route has now surfaced for the 104-cap Croatia international. Mourinho's admiration for Kovacic is well-known and Fotomac highlights Fenerbahce's need to strengthen their midfield. It should be noted that Kovacic still has three years left on his contract with Man City.
Throughout his career, Kovacic has represented Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Chelsea making 46 appearances in all competitions for City last season alone. He also boasts of four Champions League medals under his belt.
Julian Alvarez swap deal possibility on the other side
In other news, Atletico Madrid reportedly shows interest in signing Julian Alvarez this summer according to reports. The Argentine player isn't only being eyed by Atletico but also by other key figures in Spanish football.
Interestingly enough, Joao Felix’s name has been mentioned as a potential makeweight in any offer made by Atletico Madrid. A swap deal seems likely with Atletico wanting Alvarez to rejuvenate their squad while Felix could potentially move elsewhere due to inconsistent performances at La Liga club since joining them at €127.2million back in 2019.
Alvarez is currently valued at £70 million by Cityzens and despite having had to play second fiddle to Erling Haaland since joining from River Plate in 2022 he remains an attractive prospect for many clubs.
Big summer for Manchester City
Both Kovacic and Alvarez have long-term contracts with their respective clubs, with Alvarez's contract running until 2028. This summer transfer window could see some interesting moves if these rumours come to fruition.
The upcoming transfer season promises to be an exciting one with Mourinho eyeing Manchester City player and potential swap deals on the horizon. As always, the final decisions will depend on various factors including player performance, team needs and financial considerations. Regardless of what happens, it's clear that football fans around the world will be eagerly watching as events unfold.
