Contract rebels Mateo Kovacic and – whose deals expire in 2024 – are both expected to be sold, while N’Golo Kante is out of contract at the end of this month.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/06/04/manuel-ugarte-picks-chelsea-over-psg-as-blues-agree-to-pay-over-release-clause-18892922/

Despite a smattering of important exits, only two players have been brought in, although Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol are both statement acquisitions.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1799142/man-city-premier-league-riyad-mahrez-kaoru-mitoma-brighton

Former stand-in skippers like Jorginho, N’Golo Kante, Mason Mount and Mateo Kovacic have also departed Stamford Bridge.

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/22653959/transfer-news-live-kylian-mbappe-liverpool-updates/

Leicester had chances in the second half, but Mateo Kovacic killed the game off with a 78th-minute volley.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/premier-league-bournemouth-stun-liverpool-man-city-keep-up-pressure-on-arsenal/

Mateo Kovacic is currently undergoing a Manchester City medical as he finalises his high-profile transfer from Chelsea.

Source: https://newsday.com.ng/mateo-kovacic-undergoes-man-city-medical-with-25m-chelsea-exit-agreed/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mateo-kovacic-undergoes-man-city-medical-with-25m-chelsea-exit-agreed

Premier League champions Manchester City are considering a move for Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic as a potential alternative to prime…

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Rico Lewis is up against Mateo Kovacic and Matheus Nunes to start with Rodri in midfield while Haaland being fit would lead to Jack Grealish or Phil Foden being benched.

Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/man-city-xi-vs-everton-erling-haaland-injury-latest-predicted-lineup-confirmed-team-news-premier-league-b1128966.html

The 21-year-old is set to join Croat compatriot Mateo Kovacic at the Etihad as City's only two signings so far this summer.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/josko-gvardiol-man-city-guardiola-30628495