Manchester City are reportedly ready to move for Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic, as they consider alternative options to Napoli playmaker Jorginho.
According to Adrian Kajumba of the Daily Mirror, the Premier League champions face serious competition for Jorginho in the form of Chelsea.
"City agreed terms with Brazil-born Italy international Jorginho weeks ago but are still haggling over his fee with Napoli. And this stalemate has left the door open to their move for the 26-year-old being hijacked," wrote Kajumba. "Chelsea are trying to appoint his former Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri and have been credited with interest in also bringing Jorginho to Stamford Bridge.