it’s has been confirmed this evening that Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is interested in signing £25m Man City for his first summer signing

Jose Mourinho is aiming to secure a £25 million transfer fee and is eyeing a prominent Manchester City player as his major acquisition this summer.

Reports suggest that Mourinho, now managing Fenerbahce, has his sights set on bringing in a player from Manchester City. The summer transfer activity at the Etihad Stadium has been relatively quiet, with only one new player joining the team and several young and fringe players leaving.

Notably, there is interest from the Saudi Pro League in Manchester City’s stars such as Ederson and Kevin De Bruyne. However, Mateo Kovacic, who has attracted attention from Fenerbahce, is another player who might be on the move this summer.

Manchester City appears open to the idea of trading Kovacic, given the interest from Mourinho and Fenerbahce. According to The Sun (July 28, p. 57), Mourinho, who took the managerial position at Fenerbahce earlier this summer, has identified Kovacic as his key target for the summer transfer window. The Croatian international is seen as Mourinho’s marquee signing.

City is reportedly willing to consider offers around £25 million for Kovacic, which matches the amount they initially paid Chelsea to acquire him. Mourinho’s keen interest in Kovacic stems from the fact that, despite having joined three different clubs managed by Mourinho—Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Inter Milan—Kovacic has never actually played under his leadership. Each time, Mourinho left the club before Kovacic arrived.

From Manchester City’s perspective, selling Kovacic could be a wise decision. While Kovacic had a decent debut season, he did not particularly impress the fans. If Fenerbahce were to offer the same amount City paid for him, a sale could be a feasible option.

Jack Grealish praised Kovacic as an “outstanding player” last season, but if Kovacic were to leave, it might create opportunities for Matheus Nunes to play a more significant role at Manchester City. In his first season, Nunes struggled to secure regular playing time as Pep Guardiola favored Kovacic. Despite showing glimpses of talent, Nunes has lacked consistency. However, with Kovacic’s potential departure, Nunes might have more chances to establish himself and gain momentum within the team.

In summary, Jose Mourinho is keen to make Mateo Kovacic his standout signing for Fenerbahce this summer, and Manchester City is open to negotiating a transfer if the right offer comes along. This move could benefit both clubs and provide new opportunities for other players in the squad.