Man City" throws the nets on M. Kovacic © „Reuters“

“Manchester City” club has started specific negotiations with London's “Chelsea” for the acquisition of Mateo Kovačič.

As journalist Fabrizio Romano reports, the “City” has been conducting successful negotiations with the player's representatives for some time now.

It is added that “Chelsea” is ready to part ways with the 29-year-old Croatian this summer.

M. Kovačič's contract with the “aristocrats” is valid until the end of next season.