Battle for Kovacic, two clubs vying for the Croatian's signing

Chelsea has had a disappointing season in the European football landscape. The results obtained have led the team to miss out on European competitions for the next season, which has generated great dissatisfaction among both the fans and the club's management.

As expected, the consequences of this situation have not been long in coming, and several players in the squad are on the list of possible departures from Stamford Bridge during the upcoming transfer period. Among them, the name of talented Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic stands out.

Kovacic has a contract in London until 2024, but as reported by the British newspaper The Guardian, the player wants to move to a team where he can compete in one of the European competitions. Although Chelsea wants to keep him for the next season, the management is willing to listen to offers.

According to The Athletic, the London club has given permission to the Croatian international to discuss a transfer with Manchester United. However, there is another club interested in him, Bayern Munich, who are willing to pay the 40 million EUR that Chelsea is asking for the player.

<br/>Why do they want him?

The Croatian player has great potential and could become a key piece for any team he joins. While this season with Chelsea hasn't been the best, Kovacic has demonstrated his quality on many occasions, and this was particularly evident in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.