Rio Ferdinand has urged Man Utd to sign Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic, who is on the verge of joining Man City...
Erik ten Hag is keen to bring midfield recruits ahead of next season. However, a deal for the Croatia international may prove to be difficult.Man City are ‘really close’ to agreeing personal terms with Kovacic.The Chelsea star has just 12 months remaining on his deal at Stamford Bridge. As a result, it seems increasingly likely Mauricio Pochettino will sell him.agreed personal terms with another Chelsea midfielder – Mason Mount.
However, when asked if the Red Devils should go in for De Jong again this summer, Ferdinand told his YouTube channel“It sounds too difficult and too complicated– move on. I think Kovacic has got a year left, go and get someone like him. I like him… He’s different to what we’ve got.” In an unbelievably successful career, the 29-year-old has won 13 major trophies during his time with Madrid and Chelsea, including four Champions Leagues.
But, a deal may prove difficult given Man City are close to agreeing on personal terms with Kovacic. Nevertheless, Man Utd still have time to change his mind.
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