Here is your daily Chelsea digest for Saturday, June 10.
Mateo Kovacic drops huge Manchester City hint
Mateo Kovacic has hinted that all roads point towards a Stamford Bridge exit this summer.
The Chelsea midfielder is reportedly close to joining Manchester City despite an underwhelming campaign at Stamford Bridge. Just one year left on his contract - combined with an overinflated playing squad - makes Todd Boehly and Co willing to cash in.
Speaking while on international duty, the Croat has given his biggest hint yet that he will be leaving West London. Kovacic went as far as to wish City good luck in their upcoming Champions League final.
“Everything is going towards the fact that, after five good years (at Chelsea), I will change,” Kovacic told Nacional. “But in football, anything can happen. Right now, I’m focused on Croatia and the Nations League.
" Manchester City is a top team and deserves to be in the Champions League final. That’s what I have to say. The summer is long; we’ll see what happens. Chelsea is phenomenal for me. I love the city and the fans; they love me. I have wonderful memories of Chelsea. We’ll see what happens.”
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Christian Pulisic open to AC Milan switch
Christian Pulisic is said to be open to a move to AC Milan and a potential pay cut that could follow a Chelsea exit.
The United States of America international looks almost certain to be leaving Stamford Bridge this summer after a tough season in London. Pulisic has struggled to hit the heights expected of him since a 2019 move from Borussia Dortmund for around £58million ($73million).
He did, though, play a key role en route to the 2021 Champions League triumph and has had to deal with the revolving door of managers at the Blues. The 24 year-old, according to the Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport via SempreMilan, would be 'happy' to move to Milan with Chelsea reportedly setting their asking price for the player at £21million ($27million).
He is also said to be content with reducing his salary from his current $5.4million pay packet each season.
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Chelsea open Lavia talks
Chelsea have opened talks with Southampton for midfielder Romeo Lavia, football.london understands.
A fire sale is expected on the south coast following the Saints’ relegation to the Championship. One star who could fetch a lot of cash is Lavia, signed from Manchester City for around £10million last summer.
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