Manchester City Looking To Land Chelsea Midfielder Despite Interest In Jude Bellingham.

Manchester City remain in the hunt for a midfield reinforcement, as reports suggest their interest in Chelsea’s Mateo Kovacic has been retained despite their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Jude Bellingham.

The Croatian international’s contract with the Blues expires in the summer of 2024, and with the 26-year-old approaching the final year of his £100,000-a-week deal, Chelsea are eager to resolve his future soon.

Despite their intentions to bolster their midfield ranks with the highly-rated Bellingham, City sources have hinted that the 17-year-old’s playing style could make negotiations complicated, leaving the door open for other options.

Kovacic, who boasts 138 Premier League appearances for the Blues, has emerged as one of the potential targets for Pep Guardiola’s side, with the potential departure of Ilkay Gundogan in the upcoming summer transfer window adding further incentive for the Citizens to consider the Croatian midfielder as a valuable addition to their squad.

As the summer transfer window approaches, it remains to be seen whether City will prioritize securing Bellingham’s services or if they will turn their attention towards Kovacic, who has proven his worth in England’s top flight over the past few years.