Chelsea news: Pundit verdict on Mateo Kovacic agreeing deal after source’s reveal – ‘he will be off’
Frank McAvennie has claimed Chelsea need to tie down Mateo Kovacic to a new contract in order to sell him.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former West Ham striker urged the Blues to offer Kovacic a new deal to give them a leg up when negotiating a sale in the future.
The 28-year-old will have a year left on his contract at Stamford Bridge in the summer.
On Sunday (2 April), sources told this site that former boss Thomas Tuchel is pushing Bayern Munich to sign the midfielder this summer.
On Monday (3 April), Football Insider revealed that the London club are set to hold talks with Kovacic over a new contract amid concerns over losing him for free next year.
Clubs are Europe including Bayern, Man City and Man United are all monitoring the situation.
McAvennie urged Chelsea to tie Kovacic down as soon as possible.
“It does not matter how long you give someone a new contract, it just means you are going to get more money for them if somebody makes a bid,” he told Football Insider.
“You are in the prime position there.
“Money talks, unfortunately everybody is for sale. Every player at a club has a price and if that gets matched then they will be off.
“That is the same for Scotland and England as well.“
Kovacic has made 28 appearances across all competitions for the Blues this season and has scored two goals and provided one assist.
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