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Chelsea enquire about Real Madrid midfielder 





Chelsea enquire about Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic

Chelsea have enquired about Real Madrid 

midfielder Mateo Kovacic as an alternative 

to Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey.

Sportsmail revealed last week that 

Chelsea are prepared to launch a transfer 

deadline move for Ramsey, who is likely to 

cost in the region of £30million.

The midfielder is in talks with Arsenal over 

a new deal and Chelsea are keeping an 

eye on the developments, but may opt to 

wait with Ramsey available on a free 

transfer next summer.


Maurizio Sarri is already scanning the 

market for alternatives and Kovacic is a 

player he likes, having watched him 

closely during his days in Italy with Inter 

Milan.

The Croatian international has also 

attracted interest from Manchester City, 

who are considering stepping up their 

pursuit of him after missing out on 

targets 

Fred and Jorginho.

However, despite the player's wishes to 

move on, the European champions are 

reluctant to allow him to leave the club 

this 

summer.

Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater is 

prepared to fight for his place even if 

Kovacic ends up signing, but is expected 

to leave on loan next week.

The Stamford Bridge club are also facing 

battle to sign their long-standing target 

Gonzalo Higuain after his representatives 

held talks with AC Milan on Monday.

Higuain is likely to leave Juventus this 

summer, but the Serie A champions are 

hoping to recoup most of what they paid 

for him two years ago and have set a 

valuation of £53m.