Liverpool look to set to land Inter Milan midfielder Mateo Kovacic in the summer, as Roberto Mancini is reportedly willing to offload the Croatian to fund a move for Manchester City powerhouse Yaya Toure.
The Ivorian is at the top of Internazionale’s transfer wish-list, and the club’s desire to secure his signature in the next transfer window could signal the end of Kovacic’s career at the San Siro.
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According to the Metro, Inter realise that in order to fund a move for the Ivorian – who is likely to command a fee of £10m and demand a huge salary – they will need to cash in on a number of senior players to make the transfer happen.
And Kovacic could be one who is put on the market.
The 21-year-old is set to be available at around £12.9m – a more than affordable price for Liverpool – and the young midfielder could follow in the footsteps of former Nerazzurri playmaker Philippe Coutinho in making the switch to Anfield.
The Croatia international has made 38 appearances this term – scoring five goals and registering two assists – and has been a bright spark in a faltering Inter Milan side over the past three seasons.
His confidence on the ball – at such a young age – could make him a potential replacement to the departing Steven Gerrard.